Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 9:19:
- Kupsabiny: “Samuel replied to him that, ‘I am the one. You go ahead to where sacrifices are made. I will eat with you there today. And tomorrow, before I release you, I will reply to all your words.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Samuel replied, "I am the one who is able to say what will happen in the future [lit.: later] Go before me to the place of worship. Today you two will go with me to eat a feast. Tomorrow morning early, I will tell you what is on your mind, then I will go bid you farewell.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Samuel replied, ‘I (am) the seer/fortune-teller. [You (plur.)] go-ahead of me to the place-of-worship at the high place, for this day you (plur.) will-eat with me. And tomorrow morning, I will-tell to you (sing.), Saul, what you (sing.) are-thinking, and then I will-let- you (plur.) -go.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Samuel replied, ‘I am that man. Go ahead of me with your servant to the place where the people make sacrifices. Both of you will eat with me today. Tomorrow morning I will tell you what you are wanting to know, and then I will send you home.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
