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Hosea 1-5, Psalm 141

Published: Aug. 27, 2021, 4:05 a.m.

b'Not much is known about the background of the prophet Hosea, save what is mentioned in this record of his prophecies. By referencing the kings under which he prophesied, we can see that his ministry of prophecy lasted around 40 years. Like Amos, Hosea spoke to the nation of Israel, often referenced as \\u201cEphraim\\u201d in this book, under a time of lavish wealth and disparate poverty. Israel was being unfaithful to their God, and like the unfaithful nation the Lord has committed himself to love, Hosea is commanded to marry an unfaithful woman. Hosea\\u2019s pursuit of his unfaithful wife serves a parallel to God\\u2019s pursuit of unfaithful Israel.'