II Kings 17:3
The Scripture
(3) Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Because of Israel's persistent idolatry and refusal to heed the prophets, the LORD allowed Shalmaneser king of Assyria to conquer Samaria and carry Israel away into captivity. The Assyrians then resettled the land with foreign peoples who adopted a mixed worship of the LORD alongside their own idols.
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