complete verse (1 Samuel 22:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 22:7:

  • Kupsabiny: “Saul told those leaders that, ‘You the family/house of Benjamin, listen! Do you really think David will give you all farms and vines (grape trees)? Or do you think he will make all of you become commanders of his army?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Saul said to his people, "Oh people of Benjamin, listen carefully to what I have to say. Are you hoping that the son of Jesse would give you all fields and vineyards and make you commanders of groups of hundreds and groups of thousands?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Saul said to them, ‘[You (plur.)] listen of/from-Benjamin! Did- David -promise you (plur.) that he would-give all of you (plur.) fields and fields of grapes? Did- he -promise you (plur.) that he would-make all of you (plur.) commanders of soldiers?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He shouted to them, ‘You men of the tribe of Benjamin, listen to me! Do you think that the son of Jesse will give all of you fields and vineyards if he becomes your king? Will he appoint all of you to become generals and captains in his army ?” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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