THE THIRD EXILE OF THE TEN TRIBES BY THE ASSYRIANS

2 Kings 17:1 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years.

2 Kings 17:3 Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria and Hoshea became his servant and gave him presents.

2 Kings 17:5 Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land and went up to Samaria and besieged it three years.