Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 21:8:

• Kupsabiny: “These cities were given out through casting of lots as God had promised through Moses.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “As the LORD had commanded through Moses, the Israelites gave these cities to the Descendants of Levi with grazing land for their cattle.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Therefore by-means-of casting-lots, the Israelinhon gave the descendants of Levi towns/cities and pasturelands, according-to what the LORD commanded Moises.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “So the Israeli leaders gave cities and pastureland to the tribe of Levi, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses that they should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)