# 2 Kings 17:1

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- Edition: kjv
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- Book: [2 Kings](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-kings)
- Chapter: [2 Kings 17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-kings/17)
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In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years.