complete verse (1 Chronicles 21:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 21:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “Joab did not count the people of the clan of Levi and those of the clan of Benjamin, because what David had said had made him angry.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “But Joab did not count the number of the Levites and Benjaminites. For king David’s command was very displeasing to him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But Joab did- not -include counting the tribes of Levi and Benjamin because he was angry with the command of the king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Joab did not count the men from the tribes of Levi and Benjamin, because he was disgusted with what the king had commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)