Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 20:20:

• Kupsabiny: “But the king answered (them), ‘You shall not pass through.’ Then the soldiers of Edom who were fierce came to those Israelites.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Again they replied,
  "You will not be allowed come."
  Then Edom, bringing a great and mighty army, came to fight with them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The king of Edom answered again: ‘You (plur.) should- not -pass-by/through here.’ Then the king of Edom gathered his mighty/strong soldiers in-order to fight against the Israelinhon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But the king replied, ‘No! Stay out of our country! We will not allow you to travel through our land!’ Then he sent the strongest soldiers in his army to prevent the Israelis from entering his country.” (Source: Translation for Translators)