Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 24:8:
- Kupsabiny: “When Saul had moved away a bit, David also came out of the cave and called Saul loudly that, ‘My lord/master, oh king!’ When David called/shouted, Saul turned around to look back where the sound was coming from. David prostrated himself face touching down.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Then David also came out of the cave and called like this to Saul, saying, "Oh my Lord, Great King." Saul looked back. And David, lying prostrate on the ground,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then David came-out and called Saul, ‘Beloved/Highly-esteemed King!’ When Saul looked-behind, David knelt-down to respect him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “After Saul left the cave and started to walk on the road again, David came out of the cave and shouted to Saul, ‘King Saul!’ Saul turned around and looked, and David bowed down with his face touching the ground.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
