complete verse (2 Kings 10:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 10:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “But/And when they reached the city of Samaria, Jehu killed all the people of the house/family of Ahab who were still present there, fulfilling the word of God that Elijah had said.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Having arrived there, Jehu killed all the remaining relatives of Ahab in Samaria, according to the word of the LORD spoken to Elijah.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When- Jehu -arrived in Samaria he killed all who were-left in the family of Ahab, according-to what the LORD had-said through Elisha.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When they arrived in Samaria, Jehu killed all of Ahab’s relatives who were still alive. He did not spare any of them/allow any of them to remain alive. That was what Yahweh told Elijah would happen.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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