complete verse (1 Samuel 18:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 18:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Saul sent his servants to talk to David saying that, ‘The king loves you so much and his servants also love you. So you should marry his daughter.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Saul ordered his courtiers to speak to David like this without letting anyone [else] know, "The king rejoices greatly with you and we all love you very much, so now, please become the son-in-law of the king."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Later Saul commanded his servants/attendants to-talk-together-with David privately, and tell him that, ‘The king and all his servants/attendants really like you (sing.). So [you (sing.)] agree now to-become his child-in-law/(son-in-law).’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Saul told his servants, ‘Talk to David privately, and say to him, ‘Listen, the king is pleased with you, and all of us his servants love you. So now we think that you should marry Michal and become the king’s son-in-law.’ ’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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