2Ki 17:1 | MHM | STEP | Samaria Besieged by the Assyrians; Israel Subdued by Assyria. This section tells the story of Hoshea, the last king of Israel, and the final fall of the kingdom. Even though Hoshea became king by violence, he did not rule right away. His reign was marked by trouble, and the people of Israel continued in their sins. God allowed the Assyrians to conquer Israel because of the nation’s long history of disobedience. The people were taken away as captives, and the kingdom of Israel came to an end. This was a sad result of many years of turning away from the Lord . v. 1 : Hoshea became king of Israel after killing Pekah, but he did not actually rule until several years later. He had to wait because others kept him from the throne. This delay was a punishment for his violent actions, and it fulfilled the prophecy, “Now they shall say, We have no king, because we feared not the Lord ” (2 Kings 15:30; 2 Kings 17:1 ; Hosea 10:3 ).

‏ 2 Kings 17:1

Samaria Besieged by the Assyrians; Israel Subdued by Assyria.

This section tells the story of Hoshea, the last king of Israel, and the final fall of the kingdom. Even though Hoshea became king by violence, he did not rule right away. His reign was marked by trouble, and the people of Israel continued in their sins. God allowed the Assyrians to conquer Israel because of the nation’s long history of disobedience. The people were taken away as captives, and the kingdom of Israel came to an end. This was a sad result of many years of turning away from the Lord.

v. 1: Hoshea became king of Israel after killing Pekah, but he did not actually rule until several years later. He had to wait because others kept him from the throne. This delay was a punishment for his violent actions, and it fulfilled the prophecy, “Now they shall say, We have no king, because we feared not the Lord” (2 Kings 15:30; 2 Kings 17:1 ^a; Hosea 10:3 ^b).