complete verse (1 Samuel 25:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 25:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “David told his people that, ‘Let each one properly tighten his sword.’ David also tied himself (prepared). David went with four hundred men and left two hundred men to guard the things in the camp.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “David said to his men, "Each one take his sword!" They all tied their swords to their waists and David also tied his sword to [his] waist. About 400 men went following David and about 200 men stayed to watch the luggage.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then David said to his men, ‘Fasten-on your (plur.) swords!’ So they fastened-on their swords, and David also did so. About 400 men went with David. 200 stayed-behind to-watch-over the baggage/supplies/cargo.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When David heard that, he told his men, ‘We are going to kill Nabal; fasten your swords!’ So he fastened on his sword and about 400 men fastened on their swords and went with David. There were 200 of his men who stayed with their supplies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments