complete verse (2 Samuel 14:33)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 14:33:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Joab went to the king’s home and told him the way Absalom said. The king sent mouth/message for Absolom to be called to (him). He came and bowed until his face touched the ground in front of the king. Then, the king welcomed/embraced him with happiness.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “So Joab went to the king and told him all this. Then the king sent to summon Absalom. Absalom came and he humbly lying prostrate on the ground to the king. Then the king kissed Absalom.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So Joab went to the king, and he told what Absalom said. Then the king sent/[caused-to-be-called] for Absalom, and when- he -arrived, he knelt-down as a respect to the king. Then the king kissed him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So Joab went to the king, and told him what Absalom had said. Then the king summoned Absalom, and he came to the king and knelt down in front of him with his face touching the ground. Then the king kissed Absalom to show that he was pleased to see him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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