Hosea 8:9

A Conservative Version

For they have gone up to Assyria [like] a wild donkey alone by himself. Ephraim has hired lovers.

Cross References

Jeremiah 2:24

a wild donkey used to the wilderness, that sniffs up the wind in her desire. In her time of estrus who can turn her away? All those who seek her will not weary themselves. In her month they shall find her.

Hosea 7:11

And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.

Hosea 5:13

When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah [saw] his wound, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and sent to king Jareb. But he is not able to heal you, nor will he cure you of your wound.

2 Kings 15:19

The king of Assyria came against the land Pul. And Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. And they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.

Hosea 2:10

And now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hand.

Isaiah 30:6

The burden of the beasts of the South. Through the land of trouble and anguish, from where come the lioness and the lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches upon the shoulders of young donkeys, and their tr

Isaiah 30:2

who set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth, to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!

Hosea 12:2

LORD has also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways. He will recompense him according to his doings.