complete verse (1 Kings 1:39)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 1:39:

  • Kupsabiny: “Zadok had already removed/taken oil which was in the horn in the Tent of God. When they reached Gihon, they anointed Solomon with that oil. Then, the horn was blown and all the people shouted aloud saying, ‘Live upto a very old age oh, king Solomon!’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Zadok the priest took a horn of oil from the Holy Tent and anointed Solomon with oil. They blew the ram’s horn and all the people cried out, "May King Solomon live for a long time."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When- they -arrived there, Zadok took from the holy tent the oil which was inside the horn container, and he rubbed-with-oil Solomon on the head. They blew/sounded the horn/trumpet and they all shouted, ‘Long-live King Solomon!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “There Zadok took the container of olive oil from the Sacred Tent and anointed/poured some oil on Solomon. Then the trumpets were blown, and all the people shouted, ‘We hope/wish that King Solomon will live for many years!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)