Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 15:5:

• Kupsabiny: “If/When someone came and wanted to bow before Absalom, he would get up and welcome/embrace that person.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “And when anyone bent down to pay him homage, Absalom, putting out his hand, would embrace and kiss him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “And when a person/man comes to him and bows as a respect to him, he hugs him and kisses as a greeting.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “And whenever anyone came near to Absalom to bow respectfully in front of him, Absalom would reach out and embrace him and kiss him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)