complete verse (2 Kings 8:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 8:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “When those years were finished, she returned from the country of Philistines. Then she went to the king and (she) wanted to have her house and field returned to her.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Seven years later she came back from the land of the Philistines, and she went to the King’s place to make a request for the return of her house and field.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “After seven years, she returned to Israel and she went to the king to beg-for/plead-for help that her house and land be-returned to her.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “After the seven years were ended, they returned to their home. The woman went to the king to request that her house and her land be given back to her.” (Source: Translation for Translators)