2 Kings 17:2

American Standard Version

And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, yet not as the kings of Israel that were before him.

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2 Kings 17:2 in other translations

He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, yet not as the kings of Israel who were before him.

2 Kings 17:2 · World English Bible

2 Kings 17:2 in context

  1. 1In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel, and reigned nine years.
  2. 2And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, yet not as the kings of Israel that were before him.
  3. 3Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and brought him tribute.
  4. 4And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea; for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and offered no tribute to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison.