complete verse (1 Kings 1:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 1:23:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then the king was told, ‘The prophet of God Nathan is here.’ When Bathsheba stepped out of the room, Nathan was entering. Nathan bowed to the king till his forehead touched the ground expressing honor.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “They told the king, "Nathan has come." Then Nathan went in and bowed down and paid homage to the king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “There-was-someone who told the king that Natan has-arrived, so he was caused-to-be-called by the king. When- Natan -entered he knelt-down as respect to the king,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The king’s servants/advisors told David, ‘Nathan the prophet has come.’ So Bathsheba left, and Nathan went into where the king was and knelt down, with his face on the ground.” (Source: Translation for Translators)