Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 19:17:
- Kupsabiny: “When David got those news, he also called all the soldiers of Israel. (He/They) crossed the river Jordan and headed for the Arameans. The Arameans had prepared themselves to fight David. Then, the soldiers of the Arameans fought those of David.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “On hearing that report, David gathered all the Israelite soldiers together. David took them across the Jordan river. He caused them to stand before the Arameans. And they fought with him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “When David knew this, he caused- all the soldiers of Israel -to-gather to fight. Then they crossed the River Jordan and positioned-themselves facing the Arameanhon, and then they fought.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “When David heard about that, he gathered all the Israeli soldiers, and they crossed the Jordan River. They advanced and took their battle positions to attack the army of Syria.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
