2 Kings 17:1

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  And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.

³  Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.