complete verse (2 Chronicles 18:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 18:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Ahab called for about four hundred prophets of God and asked (them), ‘Should we go to fight against the city of Ramoth-gilead or not?’ Those prophets answered, ‘Go to fight with (them)! God will cause you to be victorious.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “So the King of Israel brought together 400 prophets and asked them, "Should I attack Ramoth-gilead or should I not?"
    They answered, "Attack, for God will put it into your hand."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So Ahab summoned the prophets — 400 in all, and asked (them), ‘Shall we go to Ramot Gilead or not?’ They answered, ‘Go/[lit. Walk], for God will-cause- you -to-win.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So the king of Israel gathered all his 400 prophets and asked them, ‘Should we go to attack the people of Ramoth city, or should we not do that?’
    They replied, ‘Yes, go and attack them because God will enable your army to defeat them.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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