Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 13:8:
- Kupsabiny: “Do you really think that you are able to oppose the rulership of God which is in the hands of the grandson of David? You know that you have many soldiers and idols of gold that resemble calves that Jeroboam shaped so they are worshipped.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Now you have even been thinking to fight with the kingdom of the LORD which is in the hands of the descendants of David. You have a large army and the golden oxen which Jeroboam has made as gods for you. ” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “And now you wanted to oppose the kingdom of the LORD that entrusted to the descendant of David. You boasted that you have many soldiers and you brought the golden calves that Jeroboam have-made as your gods.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “‘And now you are planning to fight against the kingdom that Yahweh established to be governed by David’s descendants. It is true that you have a huge army, and you and your soldiers have brought with you the golden statues of calves that Jeroboam’s workers made to be gods for all of you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
