complete verse (Joshua 15:39)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 15:39:

  • Kupsabiny: “Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Lakish, Bozkat, Eglon,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on Joshua 15:37 - 15:41

THIRD DISTRICT: cities also in the foothills.

The number of cities named agrees with the total given in verse 41: sixteen cities.

Quoted with permission from Bratcher, Robert G. and Newman, Barclay M. A Handbook on Joshua. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1983. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .

SIL Translator’s Notes on Joshua 15:39

15:39

Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon:

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