complete verse (Ezra 10:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezra 10:28:

  • Kupsabiny: “From the family of Bebai were Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “From the family of Bebai — Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai and Athlai.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jehohanan, Hanania, Zabai, and Atlai, who came-from the family of Bebai;” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

Translation commentary on Ezra 10:26 - 10:28

Zabbai in verse 28 is referred to in Neh 3.20. His son Baruch was one of the builders of the wall of Jerusalem. The other men are not mentioned elsewhere.

Quoted with permission from Noss, Philip A. and Thomas, Kenneth J. A Handbook on Ezra. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2005. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .