Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 18:5:

• Kupsabiny: “David told Joab, Abishai, and Ittai that, ‘Beat the young man Absalom with a leaf (be gentle with him) for my sake.’ All the soldiers heard those words/things concerning Absalom.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The king gave an order like this to Joab, Abishai and Ittai, "For my sake do not harm the young man Absalom in any way." All the soldiers also heard the command that the king gave to the captains, saying that they were to spare Absalom.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “King David commanded Joab, Abishai and Itai, ‘Because of me do- not -harm the young-man Absalom.’ All groups heard what- David -had-commanded his commanders.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “While they were leaving, the king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, ‘For my sake, do not harm my son Absalom!’ And all the troops heard it when David gave that order about Absalom to those three commanders.” (Source: Translation for Translators)