2 Kings 17:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents. Shalmaneser - This was the son and successor of Tiglath-pileser. He is called Shalman by Hosea, Hosea 10:14, and Enemessar, in the book of Tobit, 1:2.

Gave him presents - Became tributary to him.

2 Kings 17:3

3 Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gavea him presents.