2Kgs.17.3

Then Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked. Hoshea was already a puppet of the Assyrian king and regularly sent him tribute,

2Kgs.17.3

Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up to attack Hoshea, who had been Shalmaneser's vassal and had paid him tribute.

2Kgs.17.3

Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against him; and Hoshea became his vassal, and paid him tribute money.

2Kgs.17.3

King Shalmaneser of Assyria attacked and defeated King Hoshea, so Israel was forced to pay heavy annual tribute to Assyria.