the king of Aasyria. Shalmaneser (2 Kings 17:3), who commenced the siege, but died before Sargon, his successor, captured Samaria in 611 B.C.
three years. From 613-611.
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2 Kings 17:5
5 Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land, and went up to Samaria, and besieged it three years.