complete verse (1 Samuel 26:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 26:11:

  • Kupsabiny: “Never will I kill a person who was chosen by God to be a king. Let us just take his spear which is there by (the) head plus the water thing and we move away.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “But may I never have to lift my hand against the man anointed by the LORD. Rather, having taken near his head spear and Jar, let’s go."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “But the LORD has- not -permitted that I would-be-the-one to-kill his chosen king. We (incl.) will- just -take the spear and the container of water that (are) by his head, and go.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “But I hope/desire that Yahweh will prevent me from harming the king whom he has appointed. Let’s take Saul’s spear and water jug that are near his head. Then let’s get out of here!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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