Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 13:1:
- Kupsabiny: “Saul was 30 years old when he started ruling and he ruled for forty two years.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “When Saul became king he was 30 years old. He reigned in Israel 42 years.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Saul (was) 30 years-old when he became king of Israel, and he reigned-as-king for 42 years.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Saul was no longer a young man when he became the king. He ruled Israel for 42 years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
