HOSHEA
–1. Also called OSHEA .The original name of Joshua Nu 13:8 , 16 ; De 32:44 –2. A chief of Ephraim 1Ch 27:20 –3. King of Israel .Assassinates Pekah and usurps the throne 2Ki 15:30 .The evil reign of 2Ki 17:1 , 2 .Becomes subject to Assyria 2Ki 17:3 .Conspires against Assyria and is imprisoned 2Ki 17:4 .Last king of Israel 2Ki 17:6 ; 18:9-12 ; Ho 10:3 , 7 –4. A Jewish exile Ne 10:23