complete verse (2 Samuel 3:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 3:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “(Then) David told those people that, ‘It is good, but go and tell Abner that when/if he comes to where I am, let him bring my wife Michal the daughter of Saul. Without that, there is nothing we shall talk with him about.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then David replied like this, "Good! You and I will unite, but I will make this covenant only after you have come to my place and brought Saul’s daughter Michal to me."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “David answered, ‘Alright, I will-make a covenant with you (sing.) in one condition: you (sing.) bring back to me my wife Mical the child of Saul when you (sing.) come-to-see me.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “David sent back this reply: ‘Good! I am willing to make an agreement with you. But before that happens, there is one thing that you must do. When you come to see me, you must bring my wife Michal, Saul’s daughter.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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