Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 18:16:

• Kupsabiny: “But all the people of Israel and Judah loved David, because he was a good leader.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “But in all of this, Israel and Judah loved David very much, for as their leader, he took them into battle.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But all who (were) of/from-Israel and of/from-Juda liked David, because he would-lead them into battle.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But all the people of Israel and of Judah loved David, because he led the soldiers very successfully in the battles.” (Source: Translation for Translators)