In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Q: Statement: In about 721 b.c. , the north (Israel) was invaded and devastated by Assyrians. Choices: 1. The Assyrians invaded Israel and wreaked havoc in around 721 b.c. 2. The Assyrians never invaded Israel in the 8th century b.c. 3. The Assyrians invaded Israel many times in the 8th century b.c.
A:
2