complete verse (1 Kings 3:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 3:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “Solomon loved God and he used to follow the decrees of his father David. The only division which existed was that, Solomon made sacrifices at the hills.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Solomon loved the LORD and observed the precepts of his father, David. but he also offered sacrifices at local places of worship and he also offered sacrifices and burned incense at the local places of sacrifice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Solomon showed his love for the LORD by obeying the regulations which his father David had-left. However he offered sacrifices and burned incense at the places-of-worship on the high places.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Solomon loved Yahweh, and he obeyed all the instructions that his father David had given him. But he also offered sacrifices and burned incense at various altars.” (Source: Translation for Translators)