complete verse (1 Samuel 22:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 22:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “Saul asked Ahimelech that, ‘Why are you and David son of Jesse busy conspiring against me? Why did you give food plus a sword to David and also helped by asking God what he wanted him to do? Why did you encourage him to ambush/lie in wait for me so that he could kill me as he is doing now?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Saul said to him, "Why have you and the son of Jesse planned to do false work against me? I hear that you have given him food to eat as well as a sword, I hear that, having taken sides with him, you have even gotten counsel from God. He has risen against me and now today he is trying to kill me."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Saul said to him, ‘Why have- you (plur.) and David -planned evil against me? You (sing.) also gave him food and a sword, and you (sing.) asked- God -questions for him. Now he is-against me and is-trying/attempting to-kill me.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Saul said, ‘Why are you and Jesse’s son conspiring to get rid of me? You gave him some bread and a sword. You requested God to tell David what he should do. David has rebelled against me, and right now he is hiding somewhere, waiting to attack me.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)