complete verse (2 Chronicles 34:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 34:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “But the priest Hilkiah gave me a book.’ Then, Shaphan read that book for/to the king.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Shaphan the secretary also told the king that Hilkiah the priest had given him a book. And that book was read to the king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He still said to the king, ‘Hilkia the priest had-given me a book.’ And he read it before/[lit. in front of] the king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Shaphan said to the king, ‘I have brought to you a scroll that Hilkiah gave to me.’ And Shaphan started to read it to the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)