Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 11:4:
- Kupsabiny: “It is like that because when Solomon grew old, his wives diverted him till he worshipped idols to the extent that he could no longer trust in God the way his father David did.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “When Solomon was an old man, his wives turned his heart towards foreign gods. He was not devoted to the LORD his God from his inmost heart like his father David.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “When he was already old he was-influenced by his wives to worship other gods. His relationship with the LORD his God was- not -good anymore; not like his father David.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “By the time that Solomon became old, they had persuaded him to worship the gods from their countries. He was not completely dedicated/committed to Yahweh his God like his father David had been.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
