Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 1:42:
- Kupsabiny: “While he was still speaking, Jonathan the son of Abiathar arrived. Adonijah immediately said to him, ‘Come in! You are a trustworthy person. I think you are bringing good news!’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Right while he was speaking, Jonathan, son of Abiathar the priest arrived. "Come in," Adonijah said, "You are a brave man, you must be bringing good news."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “While he was still speaking, Jonatan the child of Abiatar the priest arrived. Adonijah said, ‘Come-in, for you are a good man, and surely you bring good news.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “While he was still speaking, Jonathan, the son of Abiathar the priest, arrived. Adonijah said, ‘Come in! You are a man whom we can trust, so you must be bringing us good news!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
