complete verse (Judges 9:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 9:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “When Abimelech had ruled the people of Israel for three years,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Abimelech ruled over Israel for three years.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “After three years that Abimelec had-ruled-over the Israelinhon,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Abimelech became the leader of all the people of Israel. He ruled them for three years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

SIL Translator’s Notes on Judges 9:22

Section 9:22-41

The people of Shechem revolted against Abimelek

9:22 After Abimelech had reigned over Israel for three years,

After Abimelek had ruled Israel for three years,
-or-
Abimelek was the king of Israel for (3) three years.

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