complete verse (Judges 9:31)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 9:31:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then he sent people to go to where Abimelech was in Arumah. Those people went to tell Abimelech, ‘Gaal son of Ebed has migrated to Shechem with his brothers. So, he is inciting the people in the city to turn against you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He secretly sent messengers to Abimelech with this message [lit.: speaking like this] — "Look, Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers, having come to Shechem, are inciting the city against you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So he secretly sent some messengers to go to Abimelec. This is what he had-said, ‘Gaal and his siblings/(brothers) have-moved here to Shekem, and they are- enticing/urging/encouraging the people to fight-against you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He secretly sent some messengers to Abimelech. They told him, ‘Gaal and his brothers have come here to Shechem, and they are causing the people of the city to rebel against you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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