Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 18:1:

• Kupsabiny: “When David finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan and David felt much love for one another and became close friends.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “After David had talked with Saul, Jonathan became united in soul with David and he loved David as his own self.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “After David and Saul talked-together, David and the child/(son) of Saul Jonatan became-friends. Jonatan really loved David as himself/[lit. his own self].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “After David finished talking with Saul, he met Saul’s son, Jonathan. Jonathan immediately liked David; in fact, he began to love/like him as much as he loved/liked himself.” (Source: Translation for Translators)