Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 17:1:

• Kupsabiny: “In the twelfth year of Ahaz having ruled Judah, Hoshea son of Elah began to rule the country of Israel. He ruled from the city of Samaria for nine years.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “During the twelfth year of Ahaz, King of Judah, Hoshea, son of Elah became King of Israel in Samaria. He reigned for nine years.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Hoshea the child/(son) of Elah became king of Israel in the twelfth year of the reign of Ahaz in Juda. Hoshea lived in Samaria, and he reigned for a period/[lit. inside] of nine years.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Elah’s son Hoshea began to rule Israel after King Ahaz had ruled Judah for twelve years. Hoshea ruled in Samaria for nine years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)