complete verse (2 Kings 13:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 13:3:

  • Kupsabiny: “So, God was very angry with the people of Israel and he accepted for Hazael, the king of Syria, together with his son Ben-hadad, to cause suffering to them always.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and for a long time he kept them in submission to Hazael, king of Aram and to his son, Ben-hadad.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “So the LORD got-angry against Israel. And for a long time he caused- them -to-be-subjected to King Hazael of Aram and his child/(son) Ben Hadad.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “So Yahweh became very angry with the Israeli people, and he allowed the army of King Hazael of Syria and his son Ben-Hadad to defeat the Israelis many times.” (Source: Translation for Translators)