Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 11:18:

• Kupsabiny: “Then Joab sent message to David about the way the war was.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “After that Joab sent a man to David giving all the news about the battle.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Joab sent a news to David concerning all that happened in the battle.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Joab sent a messenger to David to tell him about the fighting.” (Source: Translation for Translators)