complete verse (2 Kings 11:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 11:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “Jehoiada oversaw/directed the people and the king as a covenant was made that they were to serve God. Then, the people accepted/agreed that they would honor the king.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Jehoiada led the people to seal a covenant between the LORD and the King and those who would be the LORD’s people saying, ‘We will continue to be the LORD’s people.’ He also sealed a covenant between the King and the people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jehoyada had-caused- the king and the people -to-make a covenant to the LORD, that they would-become the people of the LORD. He also had-cause-to-make a covenant the king and the people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Jehoiada made a solemn agreement between the king and the people, that they would always obey/be faithful to Yahweh. He also made an agreement requiring the people to be loyal to Joash their king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)