Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 13:24:
- Kupsabiny: “He went to king David and told him that, ‘Master/Sir, I have a feast for when the hair of sheep is being cut. Will you come with your leaders so that you can come and celebrate that feast?’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Absalom came to the king and said, "Look, please, your servant is celebrating the sheep wool cutting family festival. Will you and your officials also come?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “He went to King David and said, ‘I have- my sheep being-sheared. Can- you and your officers -come on this occasion?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Absalom went to the king and said to him, ‘Sir, my servants have been shearing my sheep. Please come with your officials to celebrate with us!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
