complete verse (1 Samuel 19:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 19:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “He dared Goliath until he managed to kill him. God defeated the enemies of Israel through David. Even you saw that thing and became were grateful. And so father, why kill David for nothing. He has no sin at all!’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When he killed that Philistine he even risked his life. The LORD gave the Israelites a great victory and seeing it you rejoiced. Why are you doing wrong to a person who has no guilt? Why were you about to kill David without any reason?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He risked his life when he killed Goliat the Philistine, and when the LORD caused- the whole-of Israel -to-win/to-be-victorious. You (sing.) saw this and you (sing.) (were) very glad/pleased. So why do- you (sing.) -want to-kill an innocent man like David without any reason at-all?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He was in danger of being killed when he fought against Goliath, the champion of the Philistia army. By enabling David to kill him, Yahweh won a great victory for all the people of Israel. You were very happy when you saw that. Why would you want to do anything now to harm David ? There is no reason for you to kill him, because he has not done anything wrong!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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