2 Kings 17:1

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Hoshea son of Elah began to rule in Samaria over Israel. This was during the 12th year that Ahaz was king of Judah. Hoshea ruled nine years.

Cross References

2 Kings 15:30

Hoshea son of Elah made plans against Pekah son of Remaliah. Hoshea killed Pekah. Then Hoshea became the new king after Pekah. This was during the 20th year that Jotham son of Uzziah {was king of Judah}.

2 Kings 16:1

Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah during the 17th year that Pekah son of Remaliah was king of Israel.

2 Kings 17:2

Hoshea did the things the Lord said were wrong. But Hoshea was not as bad as the kings of Israel that ruled before him.

2 Kings 18:1

Hezekiah son of Ahaz was king of Judah. Hezekiah began to rule during the third year that Hoshea son of Elah was king of Israel.