Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 2:12:

• Kupsabiny: “The sons of Eli did evil rather than obeying/honoring God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Eli’s sons were scoundrel. They did not respect to the LORD, and they did not understand His authority either.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The two children/(sons) of Eli (were) wicked men. They would- not -obey the LORD” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Eli’s two sons, who were also priests, were very wicked. They did not revere (OR, respect/obey) Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)