complete verse (1 Samuel 26:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 26:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “But David told Abishai that, ‘My friend, no, don’t spear/kill him. Everyone who spears a king anointed by God is guilty.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “But David said to him, "Don’t kill to the king. "Who can lift his hand against the LORD’s anointed and not be guilty?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But David said to Abishai, ‘Do- not -kill him! For the LORD will- surely -punish the one who kills his chosen king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But David whispered to Abishai, ‘No, do not kill Saul. Yahweh has appointed him to be king, so Yahweh will surely punish anyone who kills him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)