2 Kings

Continues the story of the divided kingdoms, their decline, and eventual exile.

Chapter 17

KJV - 2 Kings 17:3

Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.

Shalmaneser, the king of Assyria, attacked Hoshea. Hoshea then became Shalmaneser's helper and gave him gifts.

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