Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 24:9:
- Kupsabiny: “After that, the king of Moab who was called Balak son of Zippor fought against you. He sent word to Balaam son of Beor to come and curse you.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Again Balak, son of Zippor, king of Moab rose and did battle with Israel. And to curse you he summoned Balaam, son of Beor.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Then the king of Moab who is Balak the child/(son) of Sipor fought against Israel. He commanded Balaam the child/(son) of Beor to-curse you (plur.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Then, Zippor’s son Balak, the King of Moab, decided that his army would fight against/opposed the Israelis. He summoned Beor’s son Balaam and asked him to curse you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
