Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 8:12:

• Kupsabiny: “Joshua added five thousand soldiers to go and help those at the west side of Ai.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Joshua had hidden about 5,000 soldiers toward the west of the city between Bethel and Ai to be ready for the ambush.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Josue had- already -sent 5,000 soldiers beforehand to-ambush the city from its west side, between Ai and Betel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Joshua chose about 5,000 men and told them to go and hide just west of the city, between Ai and Bethel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)