Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 16:18:

• Kupsabiny: “(Then) Hushai replied that, ‘Not at all! I follow the person God has chosen and all these people like/accept (him). He is one who is my friend and we will stay together.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Hushai answered, "How could I go with him? Who is it that has been chosen by the LORD and by these men, I will be with him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Hushai answered, ‘I will-go with you for you were the chosen-one by the LORD and by the entire people of Israel to become king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Hushai replied, ‘I will serve the one whom Yahweh and these people and all the other people of Israel have chosen to be their king. So I will stay with you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)