complete verse (2 Kings 17:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 17:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “So, God became very angry at the people of Israel and turned his back on them. God chased all those people away until only the clan of Judah were left.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “So the LORD was angry with Israel. He separated them from before Him. Only the tribe of Judah was remaining.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The LORD was very angry with those of/from-Israel and he caused- them -to-leave at their place away-from his presence. Only the tribe of Juda was left,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So, because Yahweh was very angry with the Israeli people, he allowed their enemies to take them away from their country. Only the people of the tribe of Judah were left in the land.” (Source: Translation for Translators)