complete verse (2 Samuel 17:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 17:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “When Hushai had come, Absalom said to (him) that, ‘This is the word that Ahithophel told us. Should we follow his word or do you have a word/advice? And if it is not like that, tell us what we should do.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Hushai came and Absalom told him everything that Ahithophel had said, [and asked], "Ahithophel gave us advice like that. Should we do like he said or not? If we should not do like he said, what should we do? You tell us."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So when Hushai arrived Absalom told him what Ahitofel advised. Then Absalom said, ‘Shall- we (incl.) -do what he said? If not, what should- we (incl.) -do?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So when Hushai arrived, Absalom told him what Ahithophel had suggested. Then he asked Hushai, ‘What do you think we should do? If you do not think that we should do what Ahithophel suggests, tell us what you think that we should do.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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