Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 13:20:
- Kupsabiny: “Soon after, Elisha died and was buried.
Soldiers from Moab often raided and fought the country of Israel when it was springtime.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Elisha died and he was buried.
Every year in spring the Moabites would do raids into Israel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Later on Elisha died and was-buried.
Every year there-were groups of Moabnon that would-attack Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - English: “Then Elisha died and was buried.
Groups of raiders from Moab came to Israel each year during spring/the time when the cold season was ending.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
