complete verse (1 Samuel 28:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 28:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “One day, the leaders of the Philistines gathered there soldiers planning to wage war against the Israel. Achish told David that, ‘Do you know that you will assist me with your soldiers?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “After some time the Philistines gathered their army to do battle with the Israelites. And Achish said to David, "Perhaps you know that you and your men must go into battle with me."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “In those days the Filistinhon gathered their soldiers to-fight against the Israelinhon. Akish said to David, ‘You (sing.) and your (sing.) men must accompany/go-with us (excl.) to-fight.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Some time later, the people of Philistia gathered their army to attack the Israelis again. King Achish told David, ‘I am expecting that you and your men will join with my men to attack the Israelis.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)