Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 2:49:
- Kupsabiny: “Then Daniel spoke to the king requesting him to make Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego leaders/administrators in the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained in the home of the king.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “By Daniel’s request the king chose Shadrach, Meshech and Abednego as working under the daniel governors of the province of Babylon. Daniel, however, stayed in the king’s royal palace.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Daniel requested the king to appoint Shadrac, Meshac, and Abednego his helper to rule-over the province of Babilonia. And the king agreed. Daniel on-the-other-hand remained there in the palace of the king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “I asked the king to appoint Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to also have important positions in Babylon province, and the king did what I asked him to do. But I did my work while I stayed at the king’s palace.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
