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

• Kupsabiny: “Then Ahithophel told Absalom that, ‘Let me choose twelve thousand men, and then when it is night I follow after David.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Again Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Let me choose 12,000 men to pursue David tonight.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Now Ahitofel said to Absalom, ‘Allow me to choose 12,000 men to look for David tonight.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Ahithophel said to Absalom, ‘Allow me to choose 12,000 men, and I will leave with them tonight to pursue David.” (Source: Translation for Translators)