Reign of Hoshea

Date: -729 (9Y)

Locations: Samaria

Participants: Hoshea

Scripture References

• 2 Kings 17:1 — In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years.
• 2 Kings 17:2 — And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.
• 2 Kings 17:3 — Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.
• 2 Kings 17:4 — And 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.

Last updated: Dec 4, 2020