complete verse (1 Samuel 14:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 14:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “When Saul saw like that, he wanted to get/know a word from God. He told Ahijah who was the big priest that, ‘Bring that ceremonial cloth.’ (In those days that priest was having that cloth)” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring the ark of God here." (At that time the ark was being carried along with the Israelites.)” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Saul said to Ahia, ‘Bring here the Box of God.’ (At-that time the Box of the Agreement (was) there with the Israelinhon.)” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So Saul said to Ahijah the Supreme Priest, ‘Bring the sacred vest here and find out what we should do.’ On that day Ahijah was wearing the sacred vest, going in front of the Israelis.” (Source: Translation for Translators)