complete verse (2 Kings 9:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 9:19:

  • Kupsabiny: “Another man was sent going on a horse. That one went and asked Jehu, ‘The king has said, ‘Do you come in peace?’ Jehu replied to that person, ‘Peace of what? If you want peace, follow my words.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “king sent Another horseback rider. when He came to them, he said, "King says like this, ‘ do you come for peace?’"
    Again Jehu replied, "What do you have to do with peace? You come following me."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So the king sent another horseman. When he arrived to them he said, ‘The king wants to know if your (plur.) purpose to come here is good.’ Jehu replied, ‘What is your (sing.) concern? [You (sing.)] follow me!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So King Joram sent another messenger, who asked Jehu the same question. Again Jehu replied, ‘This is not the time for you to be concerned about acting friendly! Turn around and follow me!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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