complete verse (2 Samuel 13:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 13:25:

  • Kupsabiny: “The king replied Absalom that, ‘No, son. We would give you heaviness/trouble if we all came.’ Absalom pleaded with the king, but he refused. He told Absalom that, ‘Let that feast be blessed.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The king replied, "[I] will not come, by our sons and all of us coming it will be [too much] trouble for you." Absalom insisted strongly [lit.: did much force], but still David did not agree to go. Rather he blessed Absalom and bid him farewell.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The king answered, ‘Just no child, for it would-just-be-expensive for you if all of us (excl.) will-come/attend.’ Absalom really tried-to-force/pressed him, but he would- not [emphasis] -come. He only blessed Absalom.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But the king replied, ‘No, my son, it would not be good for all of us to go, because it would cause you to do a lot of work and spend a lot of money for food.’ Absalom continued urging him, but the king would not go. Instead, he said that he hoped/desired that God would bless them while they celebrated.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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