Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 9:6:
- Kupsabiny: “After those words/things were shown/revealed to Mephibosheth, he went to the king. When he arrived in front/before David, he knelt and bowed the forehead touching the ground. Then David called that, ‘Mephibosheth.’ Mephibosheth replied, ‘Yes, this is me oh, master/lord.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Mephibosheth son of Jonathan[and] grandchild of Saul came to David. Then bowing down he showed honor to the king. Then David asked him, "Mephibosheth!"
He replied, "Please speak, I, your servant, am here."” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “The name of the child/[son] of Jonatan was Mefiboshet and he is the grandchild of Saul. When- he -arrived to David he knelt-down as a respect/give-reverence to him. David said, ‘Mefiboshet?’ He answered, ‘Yes, sir.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “When Mephibosheth came to David, he knelt down with his face on the ground, to show respect. Then David said, ‘Mephibosheth!’ He replied, ‘Yes, your majesty, how may I serve you?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
