Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 11:3:
- Kupsabiny: “Solomon had seven hundred wives and they were all daughters of wealthy/influential men. He also had concubines who would reach three hundred. Then, those women confused his head/minds.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Solomon had seven hundred wives of royal birth. He also had three hundred concubines. His wives turned his heart far away from God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Solomon had 700 wives who were children of the kings and officers, and he also had 300 wives who were servants. His wives were the-(ones-who) led- him -away from God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Solomon married 700 women who were kings’ daughters. He also had 300 wives who were his slaves/servants. And his wives caused him to turn away from worshiping God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
