Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 1:25:
- Kupsabiny: “Oh, men have died in war,
Jonathan got lost in the hills.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “how the very strong soldiers have fallen!
Jonathan has fallen, having died on your mountain.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The mighty soldiers of Israel died in battle.
Jonatan also died on the mountains” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - English: “‘It is very sad that this mighty soldier has died!
Jonathan has been killed on the mountains/hills.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
