complete verse (Nehemiah 7:42)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 7:42:

  • Kupsabiny: “of Harim 1,017” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “These are the descendants of the priests who returned from being-captive:
    Descendants of Jedaya (from the family of Jeshua) 973
    Imer 1,052
    Pashur 1,247
    Harim 1,017” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “1,017 from the clan of Harim.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on Nehemiah 7:39 - 7.42

For these verses refer to Ezra 2.36-39.

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