Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 8:17:

• Kupsabiny: “The people who were the big burners of sacrifices (high priests) were Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar. The one who was in charge of the court was Seraiah.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were the priests. Seraiah was secretary.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The leading priests were Zadok the child of Ahitub and Ahimelec the child of Abiatar. The secretary was Seraya.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were the priests; Seraiah was the official secretary;” (Source: Translation for Translators)