Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 21:1:

• Kupsabiny: “When the king of the Canaanites who lived in the city of Arad in the area/province of Negev heard that the Israelites wanted to go via the road of Atharim, he went to fight the Israelites and took some to put them in prison.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, hearing the word that the Israelites were coming by way of the road going to Atharim, came to fight with them. Then he captured some men and took [them] away.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Now, the Canaanhon king of Arad who lives in Negev have-heard that the Israelinhon were-approaching, who were-passing-through the road of Atarim. So he attacked them and took-captives some of them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The king of Arad city lived in the area where the Canaan people-group lived, in the desert in the southern part of the land. He heard a report that the Israelis were approaching on the road to Atharim village. So his army attacked the Israelis and captured some of them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)