complete verse (2 Samuel 3:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 3:21:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Abner told David that, ‘Let me return home to talk to all the people of Israel to join together and come to where you are. Then, you make an agreement with them. That is when you will rule Israel and anything that you stomach needs/wants.’ At that time, David released Abner to go with peace.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “And Abner said to David, "Now I will go and bring all Israel before you, and they may make a covenant with you. Then you may reign over all you desire." David bid Abner farewell and he went [away] happy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Abner said to David, ‘Beloved King, allow me to go now to convince all people of Israel that they will-support you (sing.) as king. I will-have- them -make a covenant to you (sing.) that they will-accept you (sing.) as their king. Then you (sing.) will-reign anywhere you (sing.) want to reign.’ So David caused-Abner -to-walk/[meaning to go] he did- not -do-anything-(to-him)/[meaning he did- not -harm him].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Afterwards, Abner said to David, ‘Sir/Your majesty, I will now go and encourage all the people of Israel to accept you to be their king, as you have desired.’ Then Abner left, peacefully.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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