complete verse (1 Kings 5:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 5:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “Solomon gathered about thirty thousand people coming from all over the nation of Israel and forced them to be cutting trees.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Solomon brought together 30,000 men from all Israel to do forced labor.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now(discourse marker), King Solomon forced to work the 30,000 men from the entire Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “King Solomon forced 30,000 men from all over Israel to become his workers.” (Source: Translation for Translators)