סוֹא
so
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So
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so is used as the proper name of the king of Egypt to whom Hoshea sent messengers.
The attested use identifies the king of Egypt named as the recipient of messengers sent by Hoshea in 2 Kings 17:4.
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Name of Egypt's king · dominant
The form ס֣וֹא is tagged as a proper noun in 2 Kings 17:4, where it identifies the king of Egypt to whom Hoshea sent messengers. In 2 Kings 17:4 the APB renders the clause "he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Kings 17:4, the APB presents the name as "So" in the phrase "So king of Egypt." The verse is read as a whole, but the clause identifies the name with Egypt's king.