complete verse (2 Kings 15:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 15:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then later Menahem died and he was buried where his forefathers were buried. After that, his son who was called Pekahiah ruled replacing him.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Menahem died, as had his ancestors. His son Pekahiah became king in his place.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When Menahem died, Pekaya his child/(son) was-the-one who succeeded him as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Menahem died and was buried, and his son Pekahiah became the king of Israel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 2 Kings 15:22

This verse continues the usual wording to indicate a change in power. For slept with his fathers, see 1 Kgs 1.21 and 2.10; for reigned in his stead, see 1 Kgs 11.43 and 2 Kgs 8.24. In the light of the two previous changes in power in Israel which were violent, it is significant here that Menahem was succeeded by his son and not by an assassin.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 2. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .

SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 15:22

15:22a And Menahem rested with his fathers,

Menahem passed away and joined his ancestors.

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Menahem died and was buried with/by his forefathers.

15:22b and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.

His son Pekahiah became the next king.

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His son Pekahiah began to rule/reign ⌊over Israel⌋ in his stead/place.

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