Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 13:18:
- Kupsabiny: “That old man replied to that man saying, ‘But I am also a prophet of God, like you. God said to me through his angel, ‘Go and bring that man back and go with him to your home and prepare for him food.’ ’ But that old man was deceiving that man.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The old prophet of Bethel said, "I am also a prophet like you are. And an angel said to me by the word of the LORD ‘Bring him with you to your house, feed him and give him to drink.’" But he was lying to him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The old prophet said, ‘I am also a prophet like you. And the LORD commanded an angel to tell me to bring you to my house so-that you can-eat and can-drink.’ (But the old prophet lied.)” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then the old prophet said to him, ‘I also am a prophet, like you are. Yahweh sent an angel to tell me that I should take you home with me and give you some food and drink.’ But the old man was lying when he said that.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
