2 Kings 17:3 net — King Shalmaneser of Assyria marched up to attack him; so Hoshea became his subject and paid him tribute.

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"King Shalmaneser of Assyria marched up to attack him; so Hoshea became his subject and paid him tribute."

— 2 Kings 17:3, NET Bible

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2 Kings 17 — Context

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Hoshea’s Reign over Israel In the twelfth year of King Ahaz’s reign over Judah, Hoshea son of Elah became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for nine years.

2

He did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not to the same degree as the Israelite kings who preceded him.

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King Shalmaneser of Assyria marched up to attack him; so Hoshea became his subject and paid him tribute.

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The king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea was planning a revolt. Hoshea had sent messengers to King So of Egypt and had not sent his annual tribute to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria arrested him and imprisoned him.

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The king of Assyria marched through the whole land. He attacked Samaria and besieged it for three years.

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In the ninth year of Hoshea’s reign, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and deported the people of Israel to Assyria. He settled them in Halah, along the Habor(the river of Gozan), and in the cities of the Medes.

2 Kings 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 17:3 say?
2 Kings 17:3 in the NET Bible reads: “King Shalmaneser of Assyria marched up to attack him; so Hoshea became his subject and paid him tribute.”
Where is 2 Kings 17:3 in the Bible?
2 Kings 17:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 17, verse 3.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 17:3.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 17:3 in?
2 Kings 17:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 17:3?
2 Kings 17:3 reads (NET): “King Shalmaneser of Assyria marched up to attack him; so Hoshea became his subject and paid him tribute.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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