complete verse (1 Kings 22:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 22:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “Ahab called up to 400 prophets of God and asked (them), ‘Should I go to fight the people of the city or Ramoth-gilead or not?’ The prophets replied, ‘You go! God will make you defeat (them).’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “So the King of Israel assembled 400 prophets and asked them, "Should I attack Ramoth-gilead or not?"
    They replied, ‘Attack, for the LORD will give it into your hand.’"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So Ahab had-called the prophets — about 400 hundred in all, and asked-(them), ‘Shall I go to fight-against Ramot Gilead or not?’ They answered, ‘Go[lit. walk], for the Lord will-cause- you -to-win!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So Ahab summoned about 400 of his prophets together, and he asked them, ‘Should my army go to fight the people in Ramoth and retake that city, or not?’
    They answered, ‘Yes, go and attack them, because God will enable your army to defeat them.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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