Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 6:13:
- Kupsabiny: “The people of Beth-shemesh were in the lower zone harvesting wheat. When those people saw the Box of God, their stomachs (hearts) rejoiced.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “At that time it happened that the people of Beth-shemesh were harvesting wheat in the valley, and when they looked up and saw the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they rejoiced greatly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Back-then/at-that-time, the-one from-Bet Shemesh were-harvesting wheat in the valley/on the plains. When they saw the Box of the Agreement, they (were) very happy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “At that time, the people of Beth-Shemesh were harvesting wheat in the valley outside the city. When the cows came along the road, they looked up and saw the sacred chest. They were extremely happy to see it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
