complete verse (1 Kings 19:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 19:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then God said, ‘Go back, but pass by the road of the wilderness to Damascus. When you have arrived, appoint that person called Hazael to become king of Syria.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The LORD said to him, "Go, go back to the wilderness of Damascus. After you arrive there, you are to anoint Hazael to be King of Aram!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The LORD said to him, ‘You go- back the way- you -came, and go to the desolate-place of Damascus. When- you -arrived there, you rub with oil Hazael to show that he is now the king of Aram.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Yahweh told him, ‘Go back to the desert near Damascus. When you arrive there, anoint with olive oil a man named Hazael, to appoint him to be the king of Syria.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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