2 Kings 17:1

World English Bible

In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah began to reign in Samaria over Israel for nine years.

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2 Kings 17:1 in other translations

In 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 Kings 17:1 · American Standard Version

2 Kings 17:1 in context

  1. 1In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah began to reign in Samaria over Israel for nine years.
  2. 2He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, yet not as the kings of Israel who were before him.
  3. 3Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against him, and Hoshea became his servant, and brought him tribute.