Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 12:7:
- Kupsabiny: “Then, Joash called Jehoiada together with other priests and asked (them), ‘Why has the House of God not been renewed? So now, do no longer use any money for your other matters, but bring (it) and start to renew the House of God.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “So King Joash called Jehoiada the priest and the other priests and said, "Why have you not repaired the temple? From now on do not take any money from the treasurer, but hand over the money for the repair of the temple."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “So King Joash summoned Jehoyada and the other priests and asked-(them), ‘Why did- you (plur.) still not -repair the temple? Starting now [you (plur.)] do- any longer -spend the money on your (plur.) own things-you-need. This should be-spent for repairing the temple.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “So Joash summoned Jehoiada and the other priests and said to them, ‘Why are you not repairing things in the temple?/You should have been repairing things in the temple! From now on, you must not keep the money that you receive from people who know you (OR, the treasurers). You must give it to the people who will be repairing things in the temple!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
