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

• Kupsabiny: “King David had become very old, to the extent that even when several clothes were piled on him, it would no longer make him warm.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “King David had become a very old man. No matter how many blankets he covered himself with, his body could not keep warm.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “King David was now very old, and even if he was-covered with thick blankets he still was-feeling-cold.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “When King David was very old , even though his servants put many blankets on top of him, he was unable to become warm.” (Source: Translation for Translators)