2 Kings 17:1-2

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

Hoshea Reigns over Israel

17 In the twelfth year of King Ahaz of Judah, Hoshea son of Elah began to reign in Samaria over Israel; he reigned for nine years. ² He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, yet not like the kings of Israel who were before him.