complete verse (1 Kings 13:33)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 13:33:

  • Kupsabiny: “Though those things happened that way, Jeroboam did not turn away from his evil/sin, but went ahead to appoint any person a priest so they could be working on the hills. Whoever liked that work would become a priest at the altar.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Even after this event Jeroboam did not abandon his evil behavior, but he chose priests from people of all kinds for places to do puja. He anointed as priests for the places to do puja anyone who wanted to be a priest.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Even after this happened, Jeroboam still did- not -change from his evil ways. He still chose men to serve as priests at the places-of-worship in the high places. Anyone who wants to serve as priest he ordained.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But King Jeroboam still did not turn away from continuing to do evil things. Instead, he appointed more priests who were not descended from Levi. Anyone who wanted to be a priest, he appointed to be a priest, in order that he could offer sacrifices on the hills.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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