2 Kings 17:3
King James Version
Translation: KJV
1In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years.Select 2 Kings 17:1
2And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.Select 2 Kings 17:2
3Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.Select 2 Kings 17:3
4And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no present 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.Select 2 Kings 17:4
5Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land, and went up to Samaria, and besieged it three years.Select 2 Kings 17:5
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WEB
17:3 Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and brought him tribute.
ASV
17:3 Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and brought him tribute.
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