complete verse (2 Kings 22:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 22:2:

  • Kupsabiny: “Josiah followed all the habits/behavior of his forefather, David, doing good matters in the eyes of God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He did good work that was pleasing the LORD. Without turning to the right or the left, he followed the path of his ancestor David.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He did good in the sight of the LORD and he followed the ways of his ancestor David. He really followed what was right.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Josiah did things that were pleasing to Yahweh and conducted his life as his ancestor King David had done. He completely obeyed all the laws of God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)