Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 15:1:
- Kupsabiny: “There was a time when Samuel told Saul that, ‘I am the one whom God sent to anoint you rulership of Israel. So, hear what God wants to tell you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The LORD sent me hither, saying to anoint you king of Israel. Now, giving [careful] attention, listen to the word of the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Samuel said to Saul, ‘I am-the-one-who the LORD sent back-then to-rub oil upon you (sing.) to-show that you (sing.) (are) the chosen king of his people the Israelinhon. So listen to this message of the Powerful LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “One day Samuel said to Saul, ‘Yahweh sent me to appoint you to be the king of the Israeli people. So now listen to this message from Yahweh:” (Source: Translation for Translators)
