Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 18:3:

• Kupsabiny: “Then Ahab called/summoned a man called Obadiah who was in charge of the home of the king. Obadiah was a person who feared/obeyed God much.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Ahab sent to summon Obadiah, chief official of the royal palace. Obadiah was one who honored the LORD greatly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “So Ahab had-called Obadias who was in-charge of his palace. (Abdias really respect the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “There was a man there named Obadiah. He was in charge of the king’s palace. He greatly revered Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)