Hoshea

Hoshea son of Elah became king over Israel in Samaria in the 12th year of Ahaz king of Judah and reigned 9 years 2 Kings 17:1. He did evil in Yahweh's sight, though not like the kings of Israel who were before him 2 Kings 17:2.

Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid tribute 2 Kings 17:3. When the king of Assyria found treachery in Hoshea, because he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt and withheld tribute, he shut him up in prison 2 Kings 17:4.

The king of Assyria invaded the land, besieged Samaria for 3 years, captured it in the 9th year of Hoshea, and carried Israel away to Assyria 2 Kings 17:5-6. The account explains Israel's exile as judgment for sin against Yahweh, idolatry, and rejection of his statutes and covenant 2 Kings 17:7-23.