2 Kings 17:1-3

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

17 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea son of Elah began his nine-year reign in Samaria over Israel.

² He did evil in the sight of the Lord, but not as Israel’s kings before him did.

³ Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria, and Hoshea became his servant and brought him tribute.