complete verse (Judges 12:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 12:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “When Jephthah was dead, a person from Bethlehem who was called Ibzan became adviser in Israel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “After Jephthah, Ibzan of Bethlehem became leader of Israel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When Jefta died, Ibzan who comes-from-Betlehem was-the-one (who) succeeded him as leader/[lit. head] of Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “After Jephthah died, a man named Ibzan, from Bethlehem, became the leader of the Israeli people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

SIL Translator’s Notes on Judges 12:8

Section 12:8-15

Ibzan, then Elon and then Abdon ruled Israel after Jephthah

12:8 After Jephthah, Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.

After Jephthah, Ibzan from the town Bethlehem judged Israel.
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Ibzan was the leader of Israel after Jephthah died. He was from a town called Bethlehem.

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