Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 12:27:

• Kupsabiny: “Joab sent people to tell David that, ‘The war continues at Rabbah and I have taken hold of/captured where the water which they use in Rabbah comes from.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Joab sent a messenger to David, giving the news like this, "I have attacked Rabbah and conquered its water source [lit.: the of there place of sprouting water].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Joab sent messengers to David to say, ‘We (excl.) attacked Rabba and we (excl.) had-taken its source of water.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Joab sent messengers to David, to tell him this: ‘My troops are attacking Rabbah, and we have captured the city’s water supply.” (Source: Translation for Translators)