Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 6:7:
- Kupsabiny: “It is said that you have chosen prophets who speak on your behalf in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Look! There is a king in Judah!’ These words will reach the king of Persia, so I thought you could come so we could discuss this matter.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “and you (sing.) even chose prophets to proclaim you (sing.) in Jerusalem that you (sing.) are now the king of Juda. Surely the king will-hear this, therefore you (sing.) come here for we (incl.) will-talk these things.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “and you (sing.) have-arranged-with some of the prophets to make-known in Jerusalem that you (sing.) are the king in Juda. For-sure the king will hear-reports of this, therefore come so that we (du) will talk-together-about-it.’” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- English: “People are also saying that you have appointed some prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem that you, Nehemiah, are now the king in Judea. King Artaxerxes will certainly hear these reports, and then you will be in big trouble. So I suggest that we should meet together to talk about this matter.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
