Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 12:1:

• Kupsabiny: “Then, Rehoboam went to Shechem where the people of the land of Israel of North had gathered so that they would hand over to him the kingship.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Rehoboam went to Shechem because all the people of Israel had gone there to make him king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Rehoboam went to Shekem, where the Israelinhon had-gathered to proclaim him as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “All the people of northern Israel went to Shechem city in order to appoint Rehoboam to be their king. So Rehoboam also went there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)