complete verse (1 Samuel 10:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 10:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Samuel took the container (cow horn) with oil in it and poured on Saul’s head. He embraced (him) and told (him) that ‘God has anointed you to lead his people of Israel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Samuel took a pot of oil and poured it on Saul’s head, then kissing him he said, "The LORD has anointed you king of his subjects, the Israelites.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Then Samuel took a flask/small-jar of oil, and poured (it) on the head of Saul. He kissed Saul and said, ‘The LORD himself chose you (sing.) to-lead/rule the people who (are) his possession.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Samuel took a small jar of olive oil and poured some of it on Saul’s head. Then he kissed Saul on the cheek, and told him, ‘I am doing this because Yahweh has chosen you to be the leader of his Israeli people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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