Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 15:20:

• Kupsabiny: “Saul said that, ‘But I did obey God and went to do the work he wanted me to do. I destroyed the Amalekites and captured their ruler/king Agag whom I brought alive.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Saul replied to Samuel, "But I have obeyed the command of the LORD. I went to the place the LORD told [me to go] and I took king Agag, the king of the Amalekites, captive. But as for the rest of them, they have been completely destroyed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Saul answered, ‘But I obeyed the LORD. I did the mission that he gave to me. I captured Agag the king of the Amaleknon, and completely destroyed his people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Saul replied to Samuel, ‘Hey, I did what Yahweh sent me to do! I brought back King Agag, but we killed everyone else!” (Source: Translation for Translators)