Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 31:3:

• Kupsabiny: “The fighting around Saul became fierce until he was shot/hit by an arrow and wounded.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The battle was going on all around Saul. And his enemy who used a bow and arrow wounded him very seriously.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The fighting/battle between Saul and-company against the Filistinhon (was) very severe/[double emphasis marker]. Saul was-hit by an arrow and his wound (was) very serious.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The fighting was very fierce around Saul. When the Philistine archers/men with bows and arrows caught up with Saul, they wounded him badly with their arrows.” (Source: Translation for Translators)