Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 2:1:

• Kupsabiny: “Solomon said that the building of the House of God and the home of rulership/palace was to be begun.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Solomon decided to build a temple for the worship of the LORD, and a palace for himself.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Now, Solomon commanded to build the temple for the honor of the LORD and to build the palace for himself.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Solomon ordered that a temple should be built where Yahweh would be worshiped and also that a palace should be built for himself.” (Source: Translation for Translators)