complete verse (1 Samuel 26:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 26:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “He replied him that, ‘Abner, are you not a man who is honored/respected in Israel? Then why haven’t you guarded your master? Why did you allow someone to come into your (plur.) camp and he almost speared the king?” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “David said to Abner, "Abner, What! You are very strong, aren’t you? What! Who is there in Israel like you? Yet, why were you not able to protect the great king, your lord? Some soldier came to kill your master the king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “David replied, ‘(Are) you (sing.) not the bravest man in Israel? Why have- you (sing.) not -watched-over/guarded the king your (sing.) master? Someone came there to kill him!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “David replied, ‘I am sure that you are the greatest man in Israel ! So why did you not guard your master, the king? Someone came into your camp in order to kill your master, the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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