Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 23:3:
- Kupsabiny: “After that, the king stood by the pillars and swore/vowed to God saying, ‘I shall honor/obey the laws of God and his commands. I shall follow those words with my whole stomach (heart) and my whole life/soul.’ Also the people joined/agreed with the words of the king.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “[MLH] Standing by the pillar the king said "I will follow the Lord with all my heart and soul. I will observe all the laws, rules and regulations that are written in this book and will fullfil the covenant." All the people spoke likewise, renewing the covenant.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then Josia stood by the pillar where the king always would-stand. And he made an agreement in the presence of the LORD that he would-follow the LORD by obeying his commands, teachings, and decrees/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed] in his heart and soul. In this way what was-to-be-followed of the agreement of God which was-written in this book would-be-fulfilled. And the people also promised to-obey the agreement of God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then the king stood next to the pillar where the kings stood when they made important announcements, and while Yahweh was listening, he repeated his promise to sincerely obey all of Yahweh’s commands and regulations. He also promised to fulfill the conditions of/do what was written in the agreement he made with Yahweh. And all the people also promised to obey the agreement.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
