2 Kings 17:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Hoshea son of Elah became king of Israel in the twelfth year of Ahaz's rule in Judah, and he ruled nine years from Samaria.

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In the twentieth year of Jotham's rule in Judah, Hoshea son of Elah plotted against Pekah and murdered him. Hoshea then became king of Israel.

Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah in the seventeenth year of Pekah's rule in Israel.

Hoshea disobeyed the LORD and sinned, but not as much as the earlier Israelite kings had done.

Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah in the third year of Hoshea's rule in Israel.