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

• Kupsabiny: “Samuel used to wear the ceremonial cloth (ephod) though he was still a young boy serving God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “At that time, however, Samuel, having put on a linen garment like that of a priest, continued serving LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Now, the child Samuel continued serving the LORD. He would-wear a special cloth of a priest (made of) linen.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “As for Samuel, who was still a very young boy, he continued to do work for Yahweh, wearing a little sacred linen vest like the Supreme Priest wore.” (Source: Translation for Translators)