complete verse (2 Chronicles 11:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 11:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and renewed the cities of Judah and of Benjamin to become (cities) that protected people from enemies. Those cities were Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, Beth-zur, Soko, Adullam, Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, Zorah, Aijalon and Hebron.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and made it strong by erecting walls for the security of the cities of Judah and Benjamin.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and he strengthened these towns to protect Juda:” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and his workers built walls around several of the cities and towns in Judah to protect them against enemy attacks.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Chronicles 11:5

Section 11:5-12

King Rehoboam built walls around the towns

11:5a Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem,

King Rehoboam stayed in Jerusalem.
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King Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem.

11:5b and he built up cities for defense in Judah.

He built walls around the towns in Judah to protect Judah ⌊from their enemies⌋.
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He turned the following towns in Judah into fortresses to guard his kingdom:

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