Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 6:9:
- Kupsabiny: “The soldiers went in front so the priests who were blowing horns could follow. Then came the priests who were carrying the Box of the Covenant, and then (the) other soldiers followed.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “One group of the army walked in front of the priests who were blowing sheep horn trumpets, one group walked behind. The priests were blowing trumpets as they went.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Some of the soldiers went-ahead of these priests, and still others were-following the Box. There (was) no stopping the sounding of the trumpets/horns.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “The group of soldiers carrying weapons marched in front of the priests who were blowing their trumpets, and the rest of the soldiers followed the four men carrying the chest. While they were all marching, the seven priests were blowing their trumpets.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
