complete verse (2 Kings 9:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 9:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “When he arrived there, he found army commanders being in a meeting. He said to (him/them), ‘Big one, I have news/a message.’ Jehu asked, ‘Who is it you want among us all?’ The man answered, ‘It is you, sir.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “When he arrived there, he saw the army captains sitting together in one place. He said, "with you, Captain, I must share a message."
    Jehu asked, "With whom among us will you share the message?"
    He answered, "With you, captain."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When he arrived there, he saw the officers of the soldiers who were-sitting. He said, ‘I have a message for you (sing.), sir.’ Jehu asked, ‘For which of us (excl.)?’ The man replied, ‘For you (sing.), sir.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When he arrived, he saw that the commanders of the army were having a conference. He looked at Jehu and said, ‘Sir, I have a message for one of you.’
    Jehu replied, ‘Which one of us is the message for?’
    The young prophet replied, ‘It is for you, commander/sir.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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