Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 2:20:
- Kupsabiny: “While he was chasing (him), Abner looked behind and asked Asahel, ‘Oh, is it you my friend?’ Asahel replied, ‘I am the one.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Then looking back Abner said, "Oh Asahel, is it you?" He replied, "Yes."
Abner spoke again, warning [him], "Stop pursuing me." He said, "How, having killed you, will I show my face to your elder brother Joab?” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “When Abner looked-behind, he saw him and asked, ‘Is that you Asahel?’ Asahel answered, ‘Yes.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Abner looked behind him, and said ‘Is that you, Asahel?’ Asahel replied, ‘Yes!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
