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

• Kupsabiny: “Then those soldiers fought very seriously until the ones of David were victorious.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The battle on that day was very great, and the men of Abner and Israel were defeated by David’s troops [lit.: group].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Then the two groups fought very fiercely. And on that day Abner and the men of Israel were-defeated by the men of David.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then the others started to fight. It was a very fierce battle. Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by David’s soldiers.” (Source: Translation for Translators)