Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 8:9:
- Kupsabiny: “But Solomon did not make any Israelite to become a slave, but they were the ones who were soldiers including the soldiers who rode in carts and those who rode on horses together with all the commanders of soldiers.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “But Solomon did not get any Israelites as slaves for this work. They would work as soldiers, chariot commanders, charioteers, and captains over soldiers.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “But Solomon did not make slaves any (of the) Israelinhon. Instead, he made them his soldiers, officials, leaders/[lit. head] of soldiers, commanders of his chariots, and horsemen/horse drivers/horse riders/charioteers.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “But Solomon did not force Israelis to work for him. Israelis became his soldiers and commanders of his chariots and his chariot-drivers.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
