Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 18:21:
- Kupsabiny: “The spirit said, ‘I will cause all his prophets to deceive (him).’ God said, ‘Good. You go and do like that.’ ’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The Lord asked, "How will [you] do that?"
The Spirit replied, "I will go and put in the mouth of all the prophets a spirit which tells lies."
The LORD said, "You will succeed in deceiving him. Go and do just that!"” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “He answered, ‘I will-go and I will-cause- the prophets of Ahab -to-speak lies.’ The LORD said, ‘Go and do that. You will-succeed in enticing him.’ ’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “‘The spirit replied, ‘I will go and inspire all of Ahab’s prophets to tell lies.’ Yahweh said, ‘You will be successful; go and do it!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
