Ahaz

The name that is transliterated as “Ahaz” in English means “possessor,” “helper,” “Jehovah has seized or sustains.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that depicts the suffering that one of the worst kings caused (see 2 Chronicles 28:19 and 2 Chronicles 28:22). (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Ahaz” in Libras (source )

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Ahaz .

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 .

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Chronicles 27:9

27:9a And Jotham rested with his fathers

Jotham died and was buried with his ancestors.
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King Jotham died as his forefathers had.

27:9b and was buried in the City of David.

He was buried in the City of David.
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They buried his body ⌊in the part of Jerusalem called⌋ “The City of David.”

27:9c And his son Ahaz reigned in his place.

Ahaz his son then became the next king.
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Then his son Ahaz became king ⌊of Judah⌋ in his place.

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