Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 28:16:

• Kupsabiny: “That spirit told Saul that, ‘Why then have you called me, since God has left you in suspense and he has become an enemy to you.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “If the LORD has abandoned you and become your enemy, why are you discussing it with me?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Samuel said, ‘Why do- you -ask/question me? (Is it) not that the LORD has-turned-away from you (plur.) and you (sing.) have-become an enemy to him?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Samuel said, ‘Yahweh has abandoned you and has become your enemy. So why do you ask me what you should do?” (Source: Translation for Translators)