And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel who were before him.
2 Kings 17:2
Surrounding context
17:1 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned nine years.
17:2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel who were before him.
17:3 Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against him; and Hoshea became his vassal, and paid him tribute money.