Hoshea, a trusted advisor and companion to King Pekah of Israel, seized power during a time of great turmoil. As the Assyrian Empire invaded Israel's eastern territories, Pekah's grip on the …

Hoshea, in the Old Testament (2 Kings 15:30; 17:1–6), son of Elah and last king of Israel (c. 732–724 bc). He became king through a conspiracy in which his predecessor, Pekah, was killed.

Hoshea secured the throne through a conspiracy in which he was the leader, and which resulted in the assassination of Pekah, "in the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah" (II Kings xvii. 1).

Hoshea was the last king of Israel. He conspired against and slew his predecessor, Pekah ( Isaiah 7:16 ), but did not ascend the throne till after an interregnum of warfare of eight years.

Jan 4, 2022 · Hoshea was the last king of Israel before the nation’s destruction by Assyria. King Pekah had fought with the Assyrians but lost territory to Tiglath-Pileser, king of Assyria.

King Hoshea of Israel stands as a significant figure marking the final, tumultuous chapter of the northern kingdom. His attempts to juggle Assyrian domination and Egyptian support were …

Hoshea the Last King of Israel 17 Hoshea became king of Israel in Samaria. It was in the 12th year that Ahaz was king of Judah. Hoshea ruled for nine years. He was the son of Elah. 2 …