complete verse (2 Chronicles 27:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 27:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Jotham died and was buried in the City of David. Then his son who was called Ahaz took up rulership replacing his father.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He died and was buried in the City of David. After him his son Ahaz became king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When Jotam died, he was buried in the Town of David. And Ahaz his child/son was-the-one-who succeeded him as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He was buried in Jerusalem, and his son Ahaz became the king of Judah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:9

The account of Jotham’s reign is concluded by the common formula used to summarize the reign of most of the kings of Israel and Judah. It refers to his death, burial, and successor.

For slept with his fathers, see the comments on 2 Chr 9.31.

For the city of David: see the comments on 1 Chr 11.5 and 2 Chr 5.2.

For reigned in his stead, see the comments on 1 Chr 19.1 and 2 Chr 9.31.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .