Hosea 8:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You are like a wild donkey that goes its own way. You've run off to Assyria and hired them as allies.

Cross References

2 Kings 15:19

During Menahem's rule, King Tiglath Pileser of Assyria invaded Israel. He agreed to help Menahem keep control of his kingdom, if Menahem would pay him thirty-four thousand kilogrammes of silver.

Isaiah 30:2

You trust Egypt for protection. So you refuse my advice and send messengers to Egypt to beg their king for help.

Isaiah 30:6

This is a message about the animals of the Southern Desert: you people carry treasures on donkeys and camels. You travel to a feeble nation through a troublesome desert filled with lions and flying fiery dragons.

Jeremiah 2:24

You are a female donkey sniffing the desert air, wanting to mate with just anyone. You are an easy catch!

Hosea 12:1

All day long Israel chases wind from the desert; deceit and violence are found everywhere. Treaties are made with Assyria; olive oil is taken to Egypt.

Hosea 12:2

The LORD also brings charges against the people of Judah, the descendants of Jacob. He will punish them for what they have done.

Hosea 2:10

Then I'll strip her naked in the sight of her lovers. No one can rescue her.

Hosea 5:13

When Israel and Judah saw their sickness and wounds, Israel asked help from Assyria and its mighty king. But the king cannot cure them or heal their wounds.

Hosea 7:11

Israel is a senseless bird, fluttering back and forth between Egypt and Assyria.