complete verse (2 Kings 9:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 9:14:

  • Kupsabiny: “When Joram was still in Jezreel being treated for his wounds, Jehu was preparing a revolt. He said to the others, ‘If you really accept me to be your king then no one should leave here and go and tell out these news there in Jezreel.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “So Jehu, son of Jehoshaphat and grandson of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Joram with all the Israelites had been staying in Ramoth-gilead, defending Israel from King Hazael of Aram.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Jehu made-a-plan against Joram. (At this time, Joram and those from-Israel had-been-defending Ramot Gilead against King Hazael of Aram.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “King Joram and his army had been defending Ramoth against the attacks by the army of the king of Syria. King Joram had returned to Jezreel city, to recover from being wounded in the battle against the army of Hazael, the king of Syria. And Jehu made plans to kill Joram. He said to his other commanders, ‘If helping me is truly what you want, make sure that no one leaves this city to go to warn the people of Jezreel about what I am planning to do.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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