2 Kings 17:1-3

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Israel’s King Hoshea

17 In the twelfth year of Judah’s King Ahaz, Hoshea^(A) son of Elah became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned for nine years. ² He did what was evil in the Lord’s sight, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him.^(B)

³ King Shalmaneser^(C) of Assyria attacked him,^(D) and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute.