complete verse (1 Kings 11:34)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 11:34:

  • Kupsabiny: “Though it is like that, do not think I will remove the whole kingship, but I will let him rule forever in his life for the sake of my servant David whom I chose and he observed my laws and my will.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “‘’But I will not snatch the whole kingdom from his hand at this time. For the sake of David, my chosen servant who obeyed my precepts and commands, I will keep Solomon as ruler as long as he lives.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But I will- not -take-away the whole kingdom from Solomon. He will-reign for his whole life because of my servant David whom I have-chosen, who had-obeyed my commands and regulations.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘But I will not take the entire kingdom away from him. I will enable him to rule Judah all during the years that he is alive. I will do that because of what I promised to do for David, whom I chose to be the king, and who served me well, and who always obeyed my commandments and laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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