Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 9:2:
- Kupsabiny: “‘Ask the people of Shechem if they want all the seventy sons of Gideon to rule them or one person to rule them. You (plur.) know that I am your blood (relative), don’t you?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Ask all the people of Shechem, ‘What is good for you? Is it good to be ruled by the 70 sons of Jerub-baal, or by only one person? Remember that I am your flesh and blood.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘[You (plur.)] ask all who come-from-Shekem if what they want: are- they -to-be-led by the 70 children/(sons) of Gideon or by his only one child? [You (plur.)] remember that I myself am your (plur.) blood-relative.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “‘Ask all the leaders of your city: ‘Do you think it would be good for all 70 of Gideon’s sons to rule over you? Or would it be better to have only one of his sons, me, to rule over you?’ And do not forget that I am your relative! ’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
