complete verse (1 Samuel 14:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 14:24:

  • Kupsabiny: “On that day, the Israelites were under pressure because Saul had made them eat (say) an oath that, ‘Each one who eats today before the sun has set until I revenge my enemies is under curse.’ That day people stayed without eating anything.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “It became very difficult for the Israelites that day, for Saul had caused the people to swear an oath like this, "Until I have avenged my enemies, the man who eats any food before evening time, will have to bear a curse." So no one even tasted food until evening.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “On that day, the Israelinhon became-weaked by hunger because Saul had-sworn saying, ‘Cursed (be) any one who eats before evening-comes, before I can-take- revenge-on/can-repay my enemies.’ So none of them ate.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Before Saul’s soldiers went to the battle, Saul declared to them solemnly, ‘I do not want any of you to eat any food before this evening, before we have defeated all our enemies. If anyone eats anything, Yahweh will curse/punish him.’ So none of the Israeli soldiers ate any food, and they became faint/weak because they were very hungry.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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