complete verse (2 Chronicles 17:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 17:4:

  • Kupsabiny: “He worshipped the God of his father and obeyed his laws, so that he did not lean towards the behavior of those other kings of Israel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “But he sought the God of his father, he obeyed his commands. He did not do evil work like the Israelites did.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “but-instead he took-refuge to God of his father and followed his law instead of following the ways of those of/from-Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Instead, he sought advice from the God whom his father had worshiped, and he obeyed God’s commands, and did not do the evil things that the kings of Israel continually did.” (Source: Translation for Translators)