Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 15:12:
- Kupsabiny: “When Absalom was burning for God sacrifices, he sent people to go to the town of Giloh to call Ahithophel to come. Ahithophel was an important advisor to/of David. He also joined those words/things and the conspiracy increased. The people who liked Absalom increased and became many.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “While Absalom was offering [his] sacrifice, he sent to summon Ahithophel the Gilonite from Giloh city. Ahithophel was one of David’s advisors. This plan in opposition to the king became stronger and the ones who took sides with Absalom increased more and more.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “While Absalom was-offering sacrifices, he sent-for Ahitopel from the town of Gilo. This Ahitopel comes-from-Gilo itself, and he was one of the advisers of David. Sometime-later those who followed Absalom became- so -many, therefore his plan had-gained- more -strength to rebel-against David.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “While Absalom was offering sacrifices at Hebron, he sent a message to Ahithophel, from Giloh town, requesting him to come. Ahithophel was one of the king’s advisors. So the number of people who joined Absalom and who were ready to rebel against David became larger.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
