2 Kings 18:10
New International Version
At the end of three years the Assyrians took it. So Samaria was captured in Hezekiah’s sixth year, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel.

New Living Translation
Three years later, during the sixth year of King Hezekiah’s reign and the ninth year of King Hoshea’s reign in Israel, Samaria fell.

English Standard Version
and at the end of three years he took it. In the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

Berean Standard Bible
And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel.

King James Bible
And at the end of three years they took it: even in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that is the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

New King James Version
And at the end of three years they took it. In the sixth year of Hezekiah, that is, the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

New American Standard Bible
And at the end of three years they captured it; in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was captured.

NASB 1995
At the end of three years they captured it; in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was captured.

NASB 1977
And at the end of three years they captured it; in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was captured.

Legacy Standard Bible
And at the end of three years they captured it; in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was captured.

Amplified Bible
At the end of three years they captured it; in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

Christian Standard Bible
The Assyrians captured it at the end of three years. In the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Israel’s King Hoshea, Samaria was captured.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Assyrians captured it at the end of three years. In the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Israel’s King Hoshea, Samaria was captured.

American Standard Version
And at the end of three years they took it: in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

Contemporary English Version
and captured it three years later, in the sixth year of Hezekiah's rule and the ninth year of Hoshea's rule.

English Revised Version
And at the end of three years they took it: even in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and captured it at the end of three years. Samaria was taken in Hezekiah's sixth year as king (which was Hoshea's ninth year as king of Israel).

Good News Translation
In the third year of the siege Samaria fell; this was the sixth year of Hezekiah's reign and the ninth year of Hoshea's reign.

International Standard Version
Three years later, they captured Samaria during the sixth year of Hezekiah's reign, which was the ninth year of Hoshea's reign as king of Israel.

Majority Standard Bible
And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel.

NET Bible
After three years he captured it (in the sixth year of Hezekiah's reign); in the ninth year of King Hoshea's reign over Israel Samaria was captured.

New Heart English Bible
At the end of three years they took it: in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

Webster's Bible Translation
And at the end of three years they took it: even in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that is the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

World English Bible
At the end of three years they took it. In the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they capture it at the end of three years; in the sixth year of Hezekiah—it [is] the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel—Samaria has been captured,

Young's Literal Translation
and they capture it at the end of three years; in the sixth year of Hezekiah -- it is the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel -- hath Samaria been captureth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will take it from the end of three years: in the sixth year to Hezekiah, this the ninth year to Hoshea, king of Israel, Shomeron was taken.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And took it. For after three years, in the sixth year of Ezechias, that is, in the ninth year of Osee king of Israel, Samaria was taken:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and he seized it. For after three years, in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that is, in the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Israel, Samaria was captured.

New American Bible
and after three years they captured it. In the sixth year of Hezekiah, the ninth year of Hoshea, king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

New Revised Standard Version
and at the end of three years, took it. In the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of King Hoshea of Israel, Samaria was taken.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And at the end of three years he took it, even in the sixth year of Hezekiah; that is, in the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he defeated it after three years, in the sixth year for Hezekiah, the King of Yehuda; this is the ninth year for Husha, King of Israel, when Samaria was subjugated.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And at the end of three years they took it; even in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he took it at the end of three years, in the sixth year of Ezekias, (this is the ninth year of Osee king of Israel, when Samaria was taken.)

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah Destroys Idolatry in Judah
9In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. 10And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. 11The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes.…

Cross References
2 Kings 17:5-6
Then the king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. / In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes.

2 Kings 17:23
Finally, the LORD removed Israel from His presence, as He had declared through all His servants the prophets. So Israel was exiled from their homeland into Assyria, where they are to this day.

2 Kings 17:18
So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained,

2 Kings 17:20
So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence.

2 Kings 17:21
When the LORD had torn Israel away from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king, and Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin.

2 Kings 17:22
The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam had committed and did not turn away from them.

2 Kings 17:24
Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns.

2 Kings 17:7-8
All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods / and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel.

2 Kings 17:13-14
Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God.

2 Kings 17:15-16
They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. / They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal.

2 Kings 17:19
and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced.

2 Kings 17:9-12
The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. / They set up for themselves sacred pillars and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. / They burned incense on all the high places like the nations that the LORD had driven out before them. They did wicked things, provoking the LORD to anger. ...

2 Kings 17:25-26
Now when the settlers first lived there, they did not worship the LORD, so He sent lions among them, which killed some of them. / So they spoke to the king of Assyria, saying, “The peoples that you have removed and placed in the cities of Samaria do not know the requirements of the God of the land. Because of this, He has sent lions among them, which are indeed killing them off.”

2 Kings 17:27-28
Then the king of Assyria commanded: “Send back one of the priests you carried off from Samaria, and have him go back to live there and teach the requirements of the God of the land.” / Thus one of the priests they had carried away came and lived in Bethel, and he began to teach them how they should worship the LORD.

2 Kings 17:29-33
Nevertheless, the people of each nation continued to make their own gods in the cities where they had settled, and they set them up in the shrines that the people of Samaria had made on the high places. / The men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, the men of Hamath made Ashima, / the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech the gods of Sepharvaim. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And at the end of three years they took it: even in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that is in the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

A.

Hosea 13:16
Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.

Amos 3:11-15
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; An adversary there shall be even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled…

Amos 4:1-3
Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan, that are in the mountain of Samaria, which oppress the poor, which crush the needy, which say to their masters, Bring, and let us drink…

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4. He destroys idolatry, and prospers
9. The inhabitants of Samaria are carried captive for their sins
13. Sennacherib invading Judah, is pacified by a tribute
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And at the end of three years
This phrase marks a significant period of time, emphasizing the duration of the siege laid by the Assyrians against Samaria. The number three in biblical terms often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection. The three-year siege reflects the thoroughness and determination of the Assyrian campaign, as well as the fulfillment of God's judgment against Israel for their persistent idolatry and disobedience. Historically, this period would have been marked by severe hardship and desperation for the inhabitants of Samaria, as prolonged sieges typically led to famine and suffering.

the Assyrians captured it
The Assyrians, known for their military prowess and brutal tactics, were a dominant force in the ancient Near East. The Hebrew root for "captured" (לָכַד, lakad) implies a forceful taking or seizing, highlighting the might and aggression of the Assyrian empire. This event is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, as it marks the end of the Northern Kingdom. The capture of Samaria is not just a military conquest but also a divine act of judgment, as prophesied by the prophets due to Israel's unfaithfulness to God.

So Samaria was captured
Samaria, the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, was a city of great significance. Its fall represents the culmination of Israel's spiritual decline and the consequences of turning away from God. The repetition of the word "captured" underscores the finality and totality of the event. Archaeological evidence, such as the Assyrian records, corroborates the biblical account, providing historical context to the biblical narrative. The fall of Samaria serves as a somber reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God and the dire consequences of idolatry and sin.

in the sixth year of Hezekiah’s reign
Hezekiah, king of Judah, is noted for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to reform the religious practices of his people. The mention of his reign provides a chronological anchor, situating the fall of Samaria within the broader historical and biblical timeline. Hezekiah's reign is characterized by a return to the worship of Yahweh, contrasting sharply with the apostasy of the Northern Kingdom. This juxtaposition highlights the themes of judgment and redemption that run throughout the biblical narrative.

which was the ninth year of Hoshea’s reign over Israel
Hoshea, the last king of Israel, reigned during a time of political instability and spiritual decline. His reign is marked by attempts to resist Assyrian domination, but ultimately, his efforts were futile. The mention of his ninth year signifies the end of the Northern Kingdom and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings. Hoshea's reign serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers of political alliances and reliance on human strength rather than trusting in God. The fall of Samaria under his rule underscores the inevitability of divine judgment when a nation turns away from God.

(10) They took it--i.e., the Assyrians took it. This reading is preferable to that of the LXX., Syriac, and Vulg. ("he took it"), as it was Sargon, not Shalman-eser, who took the city. Schrader is too positive in calling this "a certainly false pronunciation" of the Hebrew verb. (Comp. Note on 2Kings 17:5.) 2Kings 17:6, to which he refers as "decisive" for the singular here also, says that "the king of Assyria" (not Shalmaneser) took Samaria.

Verse 10. - And at the end of three years they took it. The expression, "at the end of three years," does not show that the three years were complete. On the contrary, as the siege Began in Hezekiah's fourth year, probably in the spring, and was over in his sixth, say, by the autumn, the entire duration was not more than two years and a half. The plural verb, יִלְכְּדֻהָ, "they took it," is remarkable, since it would have seemed more natural to write יִלְכְּדָהּ, "he took it" - and so the LXX., the Vulgate, and the Syriac - but the writer seems to have known that Shalmaneser did not take it, but died during the siege, the capture falling into the first year of Sargon (see the 'Eponym Canon,' pp. 65, 66). Even in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that is the ninth year of Hoshea King of Israel (see the comment on ver. 9), Samaria was taken (comp. 2 Kings 17:6).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And at the end
מִקְצֵה֙ (miq·ṣêh)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7097: End, extremity

of three
שָׁלֹ֣שׁ (šā·lōš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

years,
שָׁנִ֔ים (šā·nîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8141: A year

the Assyrians captured it.
וַֽיִּלְכְּדֻ֗הָ (way·yil·kə·ḏu·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere

So Samaria
שֹׁמְרֽוֹן׃ (šō·mə·rō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8111: Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel

was captured
נִלְכְּדָ֖ה (nil·kə·ḏāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere

in the sixth
שֵׁ֖שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

year
בִּשְׁנַת־ (biš·naṯ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8141: A year

of Hezekiah,
לְחִזְקִיָּ֑ה (lə·ḥiz·qî·yāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites

which
הִ֣יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

was the ninth
תֵּ֗שַׁע (tê·ša‘)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8672: Nine, ninth

year
שְׁנַת־ (šə·naṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8141: A year

of Hoshea
לְהוֹשֵׁ֙עַ֙ (lə·hō·wō·šê·a‘)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1954: Hoshea -- 'salvation', the name of several Israelites

king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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