Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 8:18:

• Kupsabiny: “Then God said to Joshua, ‘Point the spear which is in your hand towards the city of Ai, because I have given you (plur.) that city.’ Joshua pointed his spear towards Ai.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Then the LORD said to Joshua, "Cause the spear that you have in your hand to point towards Ai, for I will put that city into your hands." So Joshua caused his spear to point towards Ai.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The LORD said to Josue, ‘Point your (sing.) spear toward Ai and I will-give this to you (plur.).’ So Josue pointed his spear toward Ai.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Then Yahweh said to Joshua, ‘Lift up your spear and point it toward Ai, because I am going to enable your soldiers to capture it!’ So Joshua pointed his spear toward Ai.” (Source: Translation for Translators)