Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Esther 1:2:

• Kupsabiny: “He ruled/governed all these regions/provinces from his home in a big city called Susa.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “At that time the great king Ahasuerus ruled from his throne which was in his capital, Susa.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “There was a king of Persia whose name was Ahasuerus. He was-living in his palace in the stoned-wall city of Susa. He was-governing/ruling the 127 provinces from India to Etiopia.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru: “At that time, King Xerxes lived in the large city of Susa. He sat on the throne ruling over other people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• English: “He ruled the empire while he lived in the capital city, Susa.” (Source: Translation for Translators)