complete verse (1 Kings 1:45)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 1:45:

  • Kupsabiny: “While still there Zadok and Nathan anointed Solomon to become king. But when they left there, they sang/danced going up/ascending with joy. That is what you heard with the ground vibrating and a lot of noise.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed him king at Gihon ्spring. Then they went back up rejoicing and rejoicing, so this is the sound in the city. That is the sound that you have heard.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When- they -arrived at Gihon, Zadok and Natan rubbed him with oil to show that he is the chosen king. They have- just -returned, that is why the people in the city are-rejoicing. That is the noise that you heard.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “They went down to Gihon Spring, and there Zadok and Nathan anointed him to become the king. Now they have returned from there to the city, shouting joyfully. That is why there is that great/loud noise that you are hearing.” (Source: Translation for Translators)