Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 9:8:
- Kupsabiny: “All the house of Ahab shall be destroyed those who are males whether servants or free.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “I will destroy the whole dynasty of Ahab. I will destroy every man of his house in Israel, whether they be slaves or free.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The whole household of Ahab is-to-be-destroyed. I will-kill all the members of his household who are males, both slaves or not.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “You must kill not only Joram but all of Ahab’s family. I want to get rid of every male in the family, including young ones and old ones.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
