complete verse (1 Kings 16:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 16:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, the people of Israel differed/became divided. Some supported a certain man who was called Tibni son of Ginath to become king. But the others supported Omri.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The people of Israel were split into two groups. Half the people supported making [lit.: helped to make] Tibni son of Ginath king. Half the people supported [lit.: helped] Omri.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The people of Israel were-divided/split into two groups. One group want that Tibni the child of Ginat will-become king, and the other group on-the-other-hand want Omri.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “After Zimri died, the Israeli people were divided. One group wanted Tibni, the son of Ginath, to be their king. The other group wanted Omri to be the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)