Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 23:12:
- Kupsabiny: “David again asked that, ‘Are the leaders of this city going to hand me over with my people?’ God replied that, ‘Yes, they will hand you over with your people.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “David asked again, ‘Will- the residents of Keila -hand- me and my men -over to Saul?’ The LORD replied, ‘Yes, they will-hand- you (plur.) -over.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then David asked, ‘Will the leaders of Keilah enable Saul’s army to capture me and my men if we stay here?’
By means of the stones in the sacred vest, Yahweh replied, ‘Yes, they will.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
