complete verse (1 Kings 4:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 4:20:

  • Kupsabiny: “The people of the region of Judah and of the region of Israel were as many as sand. Those people had wealth and they were happy.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They had as much as they needed of food and drink and they rejoiced.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The number of the people of Juda and Israel seems like the sand on the seashore that can- not -be-counted. Their food and drinks were abundant, and they were happy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “There were as many people in Judah and Israel as there are grains of sand on the seashore. They had plenty to eat and drink and they were happy.” (Source: Translation for Translators)