complete verse (1 Samuel 23:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 23:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Jonathan went to look for David. And when he found him in Hores, he encouraged him that, ‘Just be strong and trust in God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Jonathan met him there and gave him encouragement [that] he would surely have protection from God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jonatan went there to him at Horesh to-make- him -strong/(encourage him) that God would-help him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him to continue to trust God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)