Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Numbers 21:23:

• Kupsabiny: “But Sihon blocked those people of Israel from passing through his country. He gathered all his soldiers and headed towards the Israelites in the wilderness. He arrived at where it is called Jahaz and fought the Israelites.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “But Sihon did not allow the Israelites to go by way of his land. He assembled his army and came to the wilderness and arrived at Jahaz to fight with the Israelites.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But Sihon did- not -agree that the Israelinhon will-pass-by in his territory. Instead, he gathered his entire soldier and they went to the desolate-place/desert to attack the Israelinhon. When- they -arrived at Jahaz, they fought against the Israelinhon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But King Sihon refused. He would not allow them to walk through his land. Instead, he sent his whole army to attack the Israelis in the desert. They attacked the Israelis at Jahaz village.” (Source: Translation for Translators)