Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 16:1:
- Kupsabiny: “After that, God told Samuel that, ‘I have refused Saul from continuing to rule Israel. For how long will you feel sorry for upon him? Please fill a container/horn with oil and travel to the home of Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be the king.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The LORD said to Samuel, "For how many days will you keep on mourning for Saul? I have rejected him from being king of Israel. So put a little olive oil and put it in the horn that you have, take it and go. I am about to send you to Jesse’s place in Bethlehem. For I have chosen one of his sons as king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “One time, the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Until when will- you (sing.) keep-on -mourning for Saul? I have- already -rejected him as king of Israel. Now fill with oil your (sing.) container which (is) the horn of an animal, for I will-have- you (sing.) -to-go to Jesse at Betlehem. I have- already -chosen one of his children/(sons) to-become king.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Finally, Yahweh said to Samuel, ‘I have decided that I will not allow Saul to continue to be the king. So you should not keep feeling sad about what he has done. Put some olive oil in a small container and go to Bethlehem to anoint someone with the oil, and appoint him to be king. I am sending you there to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be the king of Israel.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
