Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 18:2:

• Kupsabiny: “Saul stayed with David from that day onwards that he did not allow him return to his father.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him go back to his father’s house.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “From that-time Saul did- not -let- David -go-home to their house.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “From that day, Saul kept David with him, and did not let him return home.” (Source: Translation for Translators)