2 Kings 17:2 in the King James Version
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.
Context
1 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah began to reign in Samaria over Israel for nine years.
2 He did that which was evil in the LORD’s sight, yet not as the kings of Israel who were before him.
3 Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against him; and Hoshea became his servant, and brought him tribute.