Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Esther 3:8:
- Kupsabiny: “After they had known the day, Haman went to king Ahasuerus and said, ‘King, there are some people who are living in your empire. Those people are scattered all over the provinces of this empire. The way of life of this people is different from that of all other communities of this empire. And furthermore, they do not respect you as king. So, do you accept these people to continue with that way of life or what is it?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Then Haman said, "Within your honor’s kingdom among the people in all provinces is living a certain race of people. Remaining separate they have been coming. (???) Their tradition is more different than any other ethnic group. They also do not obey your honor’s laws and regulations. It is not good for you to tolerate them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Now, Haman said to King Ahasuerus, ‘There is a race of people who are-living in the different provinces of your (sing.) kingdom and they have their own law that is different from the other people-groups. They are- not -following your (sing.) laws and (it is) not good for you (sing.), Beloved King, just to-tolerate them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru: “Then Haman told the king: "There is still a group of people living throughout your kingdom. Their customs of worship are different from the way others worship. But more than this, they do not respect the laws of the king. So it is not worthwhile for the king to endure always this group.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- English: “Then Haman went to the king and said to him, ‘Your majesty, there is a certain group of people who live in many areas of your empire whose customs are different from ours. They even refuse to obey your laws. So it would be good for you to get rid of them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
