Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 21:27:

• Kupsabiny: “When Ahab heard those words, he tore his clothes and put on sacks. He fasted, cried and slept on/in other sacks.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “After hearing Elijah’s messages, Ahab tore his clothes. Then he wrapped himself in sackcloth and fasted. Having wrapped himself in sackcloth and even slept in it and he humbled himself.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “When- Ahab -heard what Elias had- said, he tore his clothes and clothed (himself) in sackcloth, and fasted. He slept clothed in sackcloth, and went-around mourning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “After Elijah finished talking to Ahab, Ahab tore his clothes to show that he was sorry for all the sins that he had committed. He put on rough clothes that were made from sacks, and he refused to eat anything. He even wore those rough clothes made from sacks when he slept, to show that he was sorry.” (Source: Translation for Translators)