Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 15:32:
- Kupsabiny: “When David reached where they prayed to God at the top of that hill, his friend called Hushai who was of/from the house of Arki came and they met.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “David arrived at the top of the mountain. There was the place that people worship God, and Hushai the Arkite had also come there to meet David, having torn his clothing and put dust on his head.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “When David and company arrived on the top of Mount Olives, where the people worship God, he was-met by Hushai the Archite. His garment is-torn and his head is-full-of-dust showing that he is-mourning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “When they arrived at the top of the hill, where there was a place where the people worshiped God, suddenly Hushai, from the Arki people-group, met David. He had torn his clothes and put dirt on his head to show that he was very sad.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
