Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 25:9:

• Kupsabiny: “When those people whom David had sent reached Nabal’s home, they told Nabal everything as they were told. When those people had said those words, they kept quite waiting for a reply from Nabal.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “David’s men, having come, gave Nabal this news from David. Then they were waiting for a response.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “So when the men of David reached Nabal, they spoke/(gave) the David’s message. Then they waited.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “When David’s men arrived where Nabal was, they gave David’s message to him, and they waited for him to reply. But Nabal spoke harshly to them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)