Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 16:5:
- Kupsabiny: “When David arrived in the city of Bahurim, a friend/relative of Saul who was called Shimei the son of Gera approached him and began to abuse/curse David.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “When King David arrived in Bahurim, Shimei, son of Gera, a man of Saul’s clan, came out, cursing David, to meet [him] there.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “As King David was-approaching Bahurim, a man came-out from that town and he cursed David. This man was Shimei the child of Gera and a blood-relative of Saul.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “When King David and those with him arrived at Bahurim town, a man named Shimei met him. Shimei, whose father was Gera, was one of Saul’s relatives. Shimei was cursing David as he approached.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
