Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 22:12:
- Kupsabiny: “Saul told Ahimelech that, ‘Son of Ahitub, listen carefully!’ Ahimelech replied that, ‘I am listening, oh king.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Saul said, "Listen, O son of Ahitub!"
And he responded, "Please speak, your honor!"” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “When they arrived, Saul said, ‘Listen, Ahimelec!’ He replied, ‘Yes, Beloved/highly-esteemed King.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Saul said to Ahimelech, ‘You son of Ahitub, listen to me!’
Ahimelech answered, ‘Yes, sir!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
