complete verse (2 Kings 10:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 10:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “appoint one of those sons of Ahab whom you consider suitable to be ruling. When you have done that, prepare yourselves to fight me.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “choose the best and most worthy of the men among your master’s sons and make him king. Then do battle for your master’s dynasty."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So as-soon- you (plur.) -receive this letter, [you (plur.)] choose the most worthy to become king from the descendants of King Ahab, and [you (plur.)] fight against us (excl.) to defend the family of King Ahab.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “choose one of the king’s sons, the one who is the best qualified, and appoint him to be your king. Then prepare to fight to defend him.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)