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2 Kings 17:1-2
Living Bible
2 Kings 17:1-2
Living Bible
17 1-2 New king of Israel: Hoshea
Father’s name: Elah
Length of reign: 9 years, in Samaria
Character of his reign: evil—but not as bad as some of the other kings of Israel
Reigning in Judah at that time: King Ahaz, who had been the king there for 12 years
2 Kings 17:1-2
New International Version
2 Kings 17:1-2
New International Version
Hoshea Last King of Israel(A)
17 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea(B) son of Elah became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned nine years. 2 He did evil(C) in the eyes of the Lord, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him.
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