2Ki 17:1 | HCSB | STEP | In the twelfth year of Judah’s King Ahaz , Hoshea son of Elah became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned nine years .

‏ 2 Kings 17:1

1 In the twelfth year of Judah’s King Ahaz, Hoshea ^a son of Elah became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned nine years.