complete verse (1 Kings 22:30)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 22:30:

  • Kupsabiny: “Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, ‘I shall disguise myself before going to battle. But you can put on your clothes of rulership.’ Then, that king of Israel disguised himself and went to battle.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, "When we go into battle, I will go, looking like someone else so as not to be recognized. You however are to put on your royal robes." So the King of Israel went into battle looking like someone else so as not be recognized.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Ahab said to Jehoshafat, ‘At the time of the war/battle I will- not -make-(myself)-known that I (am) the king, but you (sing.) on-the-other-hand will-wear your kingly clothes.’ So Ahab disguised-(himself), and they fought.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “King Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, ‘I will put on different clothes, in order that no one will recognize that I am the king. But you should wear your royal robe/robe that shows that you are a king.’ So Ahab disguised himself, and they both went into the battle.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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