Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 23:8:
- Kupsabiny: “There were three very courageous men among the soldiers of David. These are Josheb-basshebeth who hailed/came from Tahkemon. He would kill eight hundred enemies with his spear in a single day.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Here is the list of the names of David’s famous brave soldiers —
First of all was Josheb-basshebeth from Tahchemon — This one was chief among the three soldiers. He attacked 800 men one time with a spear and killed them all.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “These are the mighty men of David:
Josheb Basshebeth who is of/from-Takemon, was the one-who-leads/(was-leading) the three mighty men of David. In just one encounter/battle, he was-able-to-kill 800 men by-means of his spear.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - English: “These are the names of David’s three greatest warriors.
The first was Esh-Baal, whose other name was Jashobeam, from the Hachmon clan (OR, the son of Hachmon). He was the leader of the three men. One time he fought against 800 enemies and killed them all with his spear.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
