The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Saul” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign that depicts “sword in chest” (referring to 1 Samuel 31:4 and 1 Chronicles 10:4) and also “self-centered.” (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 3:6:
Kupsabiny: “The war was hot which was of the house of Saul and of David. Then Abner became strong/fierce very much with the soldiers of Saul.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
Newari: “While there was war between the families of Saul and David, Abner was making himself strong in the family of Saul.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon: “While the battle continues between those who-are-loyal to David and those who-are-loyal to Saul, Abner became a mighty leader/[lit. head] of those who-are-loyal to Saul.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
English: “While those who wanted Saul’s son to rule over them and those who wanted David to rule over them continued to fight against each other, Abner was becoming more influential among those who wanted Saul’s son to be the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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