Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 8:18:
- Kupsabiny: “King Hiram sent his people who knew how to drive/manage ships in the ocean to go and assist Solomon. Those people went with the people of Solomon to the city of Ophir and they brought to Solomon fifteen thousand (15,000) kilos of gold.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “King Hiram sent ships to his place along with experienced sailors and officers. They went with Solomon’s officers to the land of Ophir and, bringing more than 15,000 kilograms of gold from there, they gave it to King Solomon.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Hiram sent him ships commanded by his officials himself who were skilled marines. These (men) with the men of Solomon sailed to Ofir. And when they went back they brought about 16 tons of gold, and they brought these to King Solomon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “King Hiram sent to Solomon from Tyre city some ships that were commanded by his officers. They were men who were experienced sailors. These men went in the ships with Solomon’s men to the Ophir region and brought back about 17 tons of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
