Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 9:28:
- Kupsabiny: “Those people started the journey and went up to the country of Ophir and brought gold for Solomon which would reach fourteen thousand (14,000) kilograms.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “They went by ship to Ophir and from there they brought 16 tons of gold and gave it to King Solomon.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “They sailed to Ofir; and when they came-back they have-brought 15 tons of gold, and they brought them to King Solomon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “They sailed to the Ophir region and brought back to Solomon about 16 tons of gold.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
