complete verse (1 Chronicles 15:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 15:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “When David had finished building his home in the City of David, he built for the Box of God a tent where it could stay.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “David built a royal palace for himself in the City of David. He also prepared a place to put the Ark of the Covenant. And [he] set up a tent for it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “David built-up buildings for himself there in his town. He also had-built a tent for the Box of God and he placed- it -properly in the place where he prepared for it.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “David commanded his workers to build some houses for him in Jerusalem. He also told them to set up a tent in which to put the Sacred Chest.” (Source: Translation for Translators)