2 Kings 17:2 KJV
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.
2 Kings 17:2, King James Version
In context
1 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years.
2 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.
3 Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.