Hezekiah

The name that is transliterated as “Hezekiah” in English means “the Lord my strength,” “the might of YHWH,” “strength of the Lord.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

It is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the signs for “king” and “facing the wall” referring to Isaiah 38:2. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


“Hezekiah” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that signifies a model, a parameter for his life, referring to “he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, just as his ancestor David had done” of 2 Kings 18:3. (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Hezekiah” 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 .

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Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Hezekiah .

Manasseh (king)

The name that is transliterated as “Manasseh” in English means “one who causes to forget,” “forgetting,” “forgetfulness,” “causing forgetfulness.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

It is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a combination of “suffering” and “hook in nose” (referring to 2 Chronicles 33:11. (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Manasseh” in Libras (source )

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

complete verse (2 Kings 20:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 20:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, king Hezekiah died. After that his son who was called Manasse ruled replacing him.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Hezekiah died, as had his ancestors. His son Manasseh became king in his place.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When Hezekia died, Manase his child/(son) was the one-who-succeeded him as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Later Hezekiah died , and his son Manasseh became the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 2 Kings 20:21

This is the usual formula indicating the transition from one ruler to the next. Hezekiah’s son Manasseh took control over Judah after the death of his father. For slept with his fathers, see 1 Kgs 1.21 and 2.10; for reigned in his stead, see 1 Kgs 11.43.

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 20:21

20:21a And Hezekiah rested with his fathers,

Then Hezekiah died and was buried with/by his forefathers.

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When Hezekiah died he was buried where his ancestors were buried.

20:21b and his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

His son Manasseh became king after him.

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Then his son Manasseh became the next king ⌊of Judah⌋ .

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