2 Kings 17:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

17 In the twelfth year of Achaz king of Juda, Osee the son of Ela reigned in Samaria over Israel nine years.

² And he did evil before the Lord: but not as the kings of Israel that had been before him.

³ Against him came up Salmanasar king of the Assyrians, and Osee became his servant, and paid him tribute.