Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Judges 11:8:

• Kupsabiny: “The elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, ‘It is that difficulty that has made us come to where you are so that we can go together to go and fight the Ammonites, and then you become the leader for us and for all the people of Gilead.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “They responded — "No matter what may be, we have now come back to you. If you come with us and fight the Ammonites, you will be the leader of all of Gilead."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But they said, ‘We (excl.) need you (sing.). Please now, [you (sing.)] go-with us (excl.) in fighting against the Ammonhon, and you (sing.) will-become the leader/[lit. head] in Gilead.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The leaders from Gilead replied, ‘Yes, we are having trouble, and that is the reason that we have come to you now. If you come with us and help us to fight against the Ammon people-group, after we defeat them, we will appoint you to be the leader of all us people in the Gilead region.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)