Hosea • Chapter 1 (11 verses)
The word of the Lord that came unto Hosea , the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah , Jotham , Ahaz , and Hezekiah , kings of Judah , and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash , king of Israel . The beginning of the word of the Lord by Hosea . And the Lord said to Hosea, Go, take unto ... Mentions: Azariah (or Uzziah), Jotham , Ahaz , Hezekiah , Judah , Gomer , Jezreel 2 .
Old Testament • 14 Chapters
Hosea (Old Testament, 14 chapters). Key figures: Azariah (or Uzziah ), Jotham , Ahaz , Hezekiah , Judah , Joash . Key places: Gomer , Jezreel 2 , Baal , Egypt , Gilgal 1 , Ephraim . Opens with: "The word of the Lord that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham , Ahaz , and Hezekiah , kings of Judah , and in the d..."
Hosea • Chapter 10 (15 verses)
Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images. Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down the... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ephraim , Judah , Samaria , Assyria , Aven , Gibeah 1 .
Hosea • Chapter 11 (12 verses)
When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt . As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images. I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them. Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ephraim , Judah , Egypt , Admah , Zeboiim , Assyria .
Hosea • Chapter 12 (14 verses)
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt . The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah , and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according ... Mentions: Ephraim , Judah , Jacob/Israel , Egypt , Gilead , Gilgal 1 , Syria .
Hosea • Chapter 13 (16 verses)
When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel ; but when he offended in Baal , he died. And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of th... Mentions: Ephraim , Jacob/Israel , Baal , Egypt , Samaria .
Hosea • Chapter 14 (9 verses)
O Israel , return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips. Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon ho... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Asshur , Ephraim , Lebanon .
Hosea • Chapter 4 (19 verses)
Hear the word of the Lord, ye children of Israel : for the Lord hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land. By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Judah , Ephraim , Gilgal 1 .
Hosea • Chapter 5 (15 verses)
Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel ; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah , and a net spread upon Tabor . And the revolters are profound to make slaughter, though I have been a rebuker of them ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ephraim , Judah , Benjamin , Mizpah 3 , Tabor 1 , Gibeah 1 , Ramah 1 .
Hosea • Chapter 9 (17 verses)
Rejoice not, O Israel , for joy, as other people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor. The floor and the winepress shall not feed them, and the new wine shall fail in her. They shall not dwell in the Lord's land; but Ephraim sha... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ephraim , Baal , Egypt , Assyria , Memphis , Gibeah 1 .
father, forefather, patriarch
father, forefather, patriarch. Father, ancestor, founder of clan; God as Father of Israel ('Is not He your Father, who bought you?', Deuteronomy 32:6).
Wiki Article • Prophets & Wisdom
Spanning the eighth to fifth centuries BCE, the Major Prophets ( Isaiah , Jeremiah , Ezekiel , Daniel ) and the Twelve Minor Prophets ( Hosea through Malachi ) called Israel and Judah back to covenant righteousness while foretelling redemption and the coming Messiah.