2 Kings 17:3

Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria . And Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute .

Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up to attack Hoshea, who had been Shalmaneser`s vassal and had paid him tribute.

Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.