Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 2:18:

• Kupsabiny: “At that place there was Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, the three sons of Zeruiah. Asahel could run swiftly like a gazelle which is in the field.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The three sons of Zeruiah, Joab, Abishai and Asahel were there. Asahel was one who could run as fast as a deer in a field.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The three children of Zeruya who were Joab, Abishai, and Asahel (were) companions in the battle. Asahel runs fast like a deer, and he chased Abner without looking-behind.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Zeruiah’s three sons were there on that day: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel was able to run very fast; he could run as fast as a wild gazelle/antelope.” (Source: Translation for Translators)