complete verse (Joshua 9:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 9:15:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then Joshua made a peace treaty with those people and the leaders of Israel swore it with an oath.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Then Joshua made a treaty with them allowing them not to be killed. And the leaders of the assembly also swore an oath to agree with the treaty.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Josue made an agreement with them that he would- not -harm them or kill (them). And this was-sworn by the leaders/[lit. community/congregation] of the Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So Joshua agreed to make a peace agreement with the men from Gibeon to not kill them. All the Israeli leaders vowed to do what Joshua said in the agreement. Then the men from Gibeon returned home.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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