Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 17:2:

• Kupsabiny: “Saul gathered the Israelites in the valley of Elah in order to fight the Philistines.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “And Saul and the Israelites also gathered in the valley of Elah and pitched [their] tents. They prepared to fight with the Philistines.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Saul also gathered the Israelinhon and they camped near the valley/plains of Elah. They prepared to-fight-against the Filistinhon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Saul gathered the Israeli army near Elah Valley, and they set up their tents. Then they all took their places, ready to fight the Philistines.” (Source: Translation for Translators)