Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 13:16:

• Kupsabiny: “Then, Elisha said to the king, ‘Pull the bow.’ Joash pulled the bow and then Elisha placed his hands on the hands of the king.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then Elisha said to the King of Israel, "Take the bow in your hands." He took the bow with his hands. Elisha put his own hands on top of the King’s hands.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Then he was-told by Elisha that he would-hold the bow. When he held it, Elisha held his hand” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Elisha told the king to put his hands on the bow and prepare to shoot some arrows. And then Elisha put his own hands on the king’s hands.” (Source: Translation for Translators)