Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Samuel 4:17:

• Kupsabiny: “That man replied that, ‘The Philistines have defeated us and they have killed very many of our soldiers. Your sons Hophni and Phinehas are also dead and the Philistines have captured the Box of Covenant of God.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The man who came to bring that news replied, "The Israelites ran away from the Philistines. This news is a dreadful defeat for us. Not only this [but] your sons Hophni and Phinehas have been killed and the ark of God’s covenant has been snatched and taken away.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The man replied/answered, ‘The Israelinhon were-defeated by the Filistinhon and they fled. Very many of our (incl.) soldiers have-died, including now your (sing.) two children/(sons) Hofni and Finehas. And the Box of God has-been-taken-by-force/captured.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The man replied, ‘The Philistines defeated our Israeli army. They killed thousands of our soldiers, and the others ran away. The Philistines killed your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas. They also captured God’s sacred chest.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)