Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 20:3:
- Kupsabiny: “Then, Ben-hadad sent (messengers) to Ahab who was in the city to be told, ‘The king wants your silver and gold. He also wants your wives and children who are good.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “’Your gold and silver are mine, your beautiful wives and children are also mine.’"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your wives and brave children are mine too.’ ’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “‘You must give to me all your silver and gold, your good-looking/most beautiful wives/women and strongest children.’’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
