The name that is transliterated as “Jerusalem” in English is signed in French Sign Language with a sign that depicts worshiping at the Western Wall in Jerusalem:
While a similar sign is also used in British Sign Language, another, more neutral sign that combines the sign “J” and the signs for “place” is used as well. (Source: Anna Smith)
“Jerusalem” in British Sign Language (source: Christian BSL, used with permission)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 9:30:
Kupsabiny: “Solomon ruled the whole land of Israel for forty years, and he ruled that land from the city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
Newari: “Solomon reigned over Israel from Jerusalem for 40 years.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon: “Solomon lived in Jerusalem while he was-reigning the whole Israel within the (period) of 40 years.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
English: “Solomon ruled from Jerusalem all of Israel for 40 years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Verses 30-31 constitute a summary statement of the reign of Solomon.
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years: The words over all Israel emphasize the fact that Solomon, unlike the rulers that followed him, was ruler of the entire kingdom. After his reign the kingdom was divided and there were separate rulers over Judah and Israel.
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 .
9:30 Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
Solomon ruled over all Israel for forty years from Jerusalem. -or-
Solomon was the king of ⌊all the clans of⌋ Israel for forty years. His capital city was Jerusalem.
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