Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 2:23:

• Kupsabiny: “Then, Solomon made an oath saying, ‘May God pierce/kill me if I do not kill Adonijah because of these things!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then King Solomon swore an oath in the name of the LORD and said, "If Adonijah does not forfeit his life for this request may God deal with me harshly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Then King Solomon swore in the name of the LORD, ‘May-it-be that God will-punish me severely if I will- not -kill Adonia because of this request of him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Solomon solemnly promised, requesting Yahweh to listen, ‘I wish God would strike me and kill me if I do not cause Adonijah to be executed for requesting this!” (Source: Translation for Translators)