Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 4:5:
- Kupsabiny: “The one who was in charge of the leaders/officials of smaller communities was Azariah the son of Nathan. But the one who assisted the king in council cases was Zabud the burner of sacrifices/priest who was the son of Nathan.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Azariah son of Nathan was officer-in-charge of the district Officers.
Zabud son of Nathan was priest, and one who gave advice to the king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The leader/[lit. head] of the governors in the districts of Israel was Azaria the child of Natan.
The personal adviser of the king was Zabud the priest, the child of Natan too.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - English: “Nathan’s son Azariah was the administrator of the governors.
Another of Nathan’s sons, Zabud, was a priest and the king’s chief advisor.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
