Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Samuel 23:14:

• Kupsabiny: “When David was in that cave which was guarded, the Philistines had earlier pitched/built a big camp there in Bethlehem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “At that time David was in the fortress and one group of Philistine soldiers was staying in Bethlehem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “and they took-by-force Betlehem. While David was there at the strong/firm place-of-hiding,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “David and his soldiers were in the cave because it was safe there, and another group of Philistia soldiers was occupying Bethlehem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)