complete verse (1 Kings 11:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 11:25:

  • Kupsabiny: “Rezon could not see the people of Israel in the eye (hated) and he was enemy of Israel all the days that Solomon ruled. That man disturbed Solomon very much the same way that Hadad also disturbed him.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Rezon was an adversary of Israel as long as Solomon was living, and, like Hadad, he also give him problems. He hated Israel and reigned in Aram.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Rezon became king of Aram, and he oppose/go-against Israel. He became the enemy of Israel while Solomon was still alive. He added the trouble that Hadad was-doing in Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “All during the time that Solomon was alive, while Rezon was ruling not only Damascus but all of Syria, he was an enemy of Israel and caused trouble for Israel like Hadad did.” (Source: Translation for Translators)