Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 8:20:

• Kupsabiny: “Then, we shall also be like other nations who have a ruler/king. That king will counsel/advise us, lead us and fight for us.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Only then will we have a king to rule [us] and to go into battle for us. Then we will also be like other nations.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Then we (excl.) will-be like other nations, that have a king who rules/reigns over us (excl.) and goes-ahead of us (excl.) in battle.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “We want to be like the other nations. We want a king to rule us and to lead our soldiers when they go to fight.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)