complete verse (1 Kings 2:37)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 2:37:

  • Kupsabiny: “If you cross the valley of Kidron, know that you will be killed and you yourself will bring your own death.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The day you leave the city and cross over the Kidron river you will die. Your blood guilt will be on your head."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “At the time/moment you leave and cross-over to Kidron which is the channel/passageway of water, surely you will-die, and you yourself will-be-blamed if this will-happen.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Be sure that the day that you leave Jerusalem and go across the Kidron Brook, you will be executed, and it will be your own fault/what you deserve.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)