complete verse (1 Kings 21:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 21:4:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Ahab went to his home in much pain through the words that Naboth had said to him. Ahab refused to eat, but went to spread himself on the bed fixing his eyes on the wall.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Hearing the words that Naboth spoke, Ahab became very bitter and he went home with anger. He went to bed with his face toward the wall. He wouldn’t even eat anything.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But Nabot replied, ‘The LORD will- not -allow that I will-give to you what I have-inherited from my ancestors.’
    Ahab went-home sad and angry because of what Nabot had-answered him. He lay-down facing the wall, and would- not -eat.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So Ahab became very sullen and angry because of what Naboth had said. He went home and lay down on his bed. He turned his face toward the wall, and he refused to eat anything.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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