Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 29:1:
- Kupsabiny: “The Philistine gathered their soldiers in Aphek. But the Israelites gathered their soldiers where there was a source of water (a well/spring) in Jezreel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The Philistines gathered all their soldiers for battle at Aphek, and the Israelites pitched their tents near the spring in Jezreel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Now the Filistinhon have-gathered all their soldiers at Afek, and the Israelinhon on-the-other-hand have-camped by the spring of Jezreel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “The Philistia army gathered at Aphek Valley, which is near Shunem. The Israelis set up their tents at Jezreel city, which was in the same valley.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
