Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 23:25:
- Kupsabiny: “Never was there a king like Josiah who turned to God with all his stomach, his whole life/soul and all his strength to follow all the laws of Moses.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “There was no one like King Josiah, either before or after him, who turned to the LORD by obeying all the commands of Moses with body, mind, and inmost heart.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “There was no king ever like Josia who-followed the LORD with all his heart, with all his soul, and with all his strength. He really obeyed all the Law of Moises. And there-was-no-one like him anymore of the following kings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Josiah was totally devoted to Yahweh. There had never been in Judah or Israel a king like him. He obeyed all the laws of Moses. And there has never since then been a king like Josiah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
