Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 13:23:

• Kupsabiny: “The Philistines took part of the army men to guard the road to Michmash.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “At that time one group of Philistine soldiers was sent to block the pass at Micmash.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Now, the Filistinhon sent soldiers to-watch-over the way/passage-way/road/path at Micmash.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Before the battle started, some Philistia men went to the pass/a narrow place between two cliffs outside Micmash to guard it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)