complete verse (2 Chronicles 32:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 32:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “The people of that king read aloud that letter in the Hebrew language with the people of Jerusalem who were on top of the wall hearing it. Those people of Assyria wanted to make the people of Jerusalem afraid, and then capture the city.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Those officers proclaimed this message, crying out in loud voices in the Hebrew language to terrify the men who were standing on the city wall and to discourage their hearts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “This was spoken loudly by the officials of Senakerib in Hebrew language to cause-to-become-afraid the residents of Jerusalem who were-gathered at the stone-wall. And if the people will- now -become afraid, they can easily capture the city.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then King Sennachereb’s officers shouted in the Hebrew language to the people who were on the wall, in order to cause them to be terrified, thinking that as a result the army of Assyria could capture the city without a battle.” (Source: Translation for Translators)