Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 8:1:

• Kupsabiny: “When Samuel had become old, he chose his sons to become the counsellors (judges/leaders) of Israel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Samuel became old, so he made his sons judges of Israel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “When Samuel (was) now old, he chose/appointed his children/(sons) to-become leaders of Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “When Samuel became old, he appointed his two sons, Joel and Abijah, to lead/rule the people of Israel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)