complete verse (1 Samuel 19:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 19:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “Saul became very tough/fierce towards Michal and told her that, ‘Why did you lie to me that my enemy was there, and yet he has fled?’ Michal replied him that, ‘He told me that if I did not help him flee, he was going to kill me.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Saul said to Michal, "Why did you lie to me? Why did you let my enemy get away so easily? Michal replied, "He threatened, saying, If you do not send me off I will kill you."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Saul said to Mical, ‘Why have- you (sing.) -deceived me and let- my enemy -flee/get-away?’ Mical answered, ‘He said to me that he would-kill me if I would- not -help him to-escape/get-away/flee.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When they reported that to Saul, Saul summoned Michal and said to her, ‘Why did you trick me like that? You allowed my enemy to escape!’
    Michal replied to Saul, ‘David told me that if I did not help him escape, he would kill me!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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