complete verse (2 Chronicles 12:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 12:8:

  • Kupsabiny: “Although that is the case, the people of that city will become slaves of Shishak so that they can know the difference between worshipping me and when they have become slaves of other communities.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Nevertheless they will become his servants, only then they will understand the difference between serving me and serving the rulers of other countries."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But I will-have- them -become-subject to him so-that they can learn that (it is) better to serve me than to serve the earthly kings.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “but they will conquer Jerusalem and force the people there to do what Shishak wants them to do. As a result, the people of Jerusalem will learn that it is better to serve me than to serve the kings of other countries.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)