complete verse (2 Kings 16:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 16:12:

  • Kupsabiny: “And when the king returned from Damascus he saw that altar and approached it.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Having returned from Damascus, Ahaz inspected the altar and he approached it and sacrificed offerings on it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When- King Ahaz -arrived from Damascus, he saw the altar. He came-near to the altar and offered a burnt offering and a gift offering. And he poured-upon the altar a drink offering and sprinkled-on the blood of the animal that he offered for a good relationship.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When the king returned from Damascus, he saw the altar. He went to it” (Source: Translation for Translators)