complete verse (Daniel 1:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Daniel 1:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “King Nebuchadnezzar spoke to his chief leader called Ashpenaz. He told him to select young men of the Israelites whom they had taken along/with them, coming from the ruling houses/families or well-known people.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The king ordered Ashpenaz the chief official of his royal palace to choose some young Israelite men of the family of the Israelite king and of noble families.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now, Nebuchadnezzar ordered Ashpenaz the head of his officials to-choose from the Israelite captives some young-men, that came from kingly/royal and honorable families.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Nebuchadnezzar commanded Ashpenaz, the chief official in his palace, to bring to him some of the Israeli men whom they had brought to Babylon. He wanted men who belonged to important families, including the family of the King of Judah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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