Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 16:29:
- Kupsabiny: “Ahab son of Omri began his kingship in Israel, when Asa had thirty eight years of rule in Judah. Ahab ruled for twenty-two years and he ruled from Samaria.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Ahab, son of Omri, became King of Israel in the 38th year of the reign of Asa, King of Judah. He reigned over Israel from Samaria for 22 years.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Ahab the child of Omri became king of Israel in the 38th year of the reign of Asa in Juda. Ahab lived in Samaria, and he reigned for a period/[lit. inside] of 22 years.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Ahab became king of Israel when Asa had ruled Judah for almost 38 years. Ahab ruled in Samaria city for 22 years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
