Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 11:15:
- Kupsabiny: “So all the people went to Gilgal and Saul was anointed as king before God. They made fellowship sacrifices to God and had a joyous celebration.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “So they all went to Gilgal and offered fellowship offerings before the LORD, and Saul was declared king before the LORD. Saul and all Israel, being happy, celebrated a great family festival.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “So they all went to Gilgal and proclaimed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. They offered there offerings for a good relationship, and they all celebrated greatly.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “So they went to Gilgal. There, knowing that Yahweh was watching, they proclaimed that Saul was their king. Then they offered sacrifices to enable them to maintain fellowship with Yahweh. And Saul and all the other Israeli people were very happy.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
