Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezra 4:6:
- Kupsabiny: “When the rulership of Ahasuerus began, the enemies of the Jews wrote a letter of complaint concerning the people of Judah and Jerusalem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “At the beginning of King Ahasuerus’ reign, their enemies wrote a letter of accusation in opposition to the people who were living in Judah and Jerusalem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “At the beginning of Ahasuerus’ reign, the enemies of the residents of Juda and Jerusalem wrote some accusations against them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “During the first year that Darius’ son Xerxes was king, the enemies of the Jews wrote a note to the king saying that the Jews were planning to rebel against the government.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
