complete verse (Nehemiah 12:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 12:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “Shammua headed the family of Bilgah, but Jehonathan was leader of the house of Shemaiah.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Shamua was the leader/[lit. head] of the family of Bilga.
    Jehonatan was the leader/[lit. head] of the family of Shemaya.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Shammua, from the clan of Bilgah;
    Jehonathan, from the clan of Shemaiah;” (Source: Translation for Translators)