Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezekiel 17:12:
- Kupsabiny: “‘Ask those rebels, ‘Do you (plur.) know what this story means?’ Tell (them), ‘The ruler of Babylon came to Jerusalem and he took/went along with the ruler/king of Judah and all its/his leaders.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘Ask these rebellious people of Israel if they know what is the meaning of that parable. Tell them that this is the meaning: The king of Babylonia went to Jerusalem and he took-as-captive its king and the officials, and he took them to Babilonia.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “‘Ask these rebellious Israeli people, ‘Do you know what this parable/story means?’ Tell them that it signifies that the King of Babylon went to Jerusalem with his army and captured the King of Judah and his officials, and took them back to Babylon.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
