Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 11:11:
- Kupsabiny: “Then Uriah replied David, ‘Would I be able to go to my home and eat and drink and sleep with my wife? But the Box of Covenant is there, and Joab and his leaders are there together with all the soldiers of Israel and of Judah in (a) tent. Surely, I am unable to do such a thing.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Uriah replied, "Israel, Judah, and the Ark are in tents, and my master Joab and you my master’s men also setting up tents in the open field. Will I [be the] only [one] to eat and drink and go home to sleep with my wife? I swear by the name of your life, I could never do [a thing] like that."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Uria said, ‘The Box of the Covenant and the soldiers of Israel and Juda are-there at the camp in the valley, and there also our (excl.) commander Joab and his officers. Can- I -bear/endure to go-home to eat, drink, and lie-down/(have-sexual-relation) with my wife? I swear to you that I will- not -do that.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Uriah replied, ‘The soldiers of Judah and Israel are camping in the open fields, and even our commander Joab is sleeping in a tent, and the sacred chest is with them. How could I/It would not be right for me to go home, eat and drink, and sleep with my wife. I solemnly declare that I will never do such a thing!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
