Hosea 8:9

Free Bible Version

They have gone up to Assyria like a donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers.

Cross References

2 Kings 15:19

Pul, king of Assyria, invaded the country. Menahem paid Pul a thousand talents of silver to support Menahem in consolidating his power over the kingdom.

Isaiah 30:2

You go to Egypt without asking me, looking to Pharaoh for protection, hoping to find safety hiding behind Egypt.

Isaiah 30:6

A message about the animals of the Negev. The messengers travel through a harsh and hostile land where lions and lionesses live, vipers and vicious snakes too. Their donkeys are burdened down with valuable gifts, their camels are loaded with treasure, to give to a worthless people that can't help.

Jeremiah 2:24

You're a female donkey living in the desert, sniffing the wind for a mate because she's in heat. No one can control her at mating time. All those who're looking for her won't have trouble finding her when she's in heat.

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim tries to herd the wind, chasing after the east wind all day long. Their lies and violence keep on increasing. They make a treaty with Assyria, and send olive oil to Egypt.

Hosea 12:2

The Lord also has an accusation against Judah, and will punish Jacob for the way the people act; he will repay them for what they have done.

Hosea 2:10

I will strip her naked while her lovers watch; no one will be able to rescue her from me.

Hosea 5:13

When Ephraim saw how sick they were, and Judah saw how wounded they were, Ephraim turned to the great king of Assyria for help, but he could not heal them or cure their wounds.

Hosea 7:11

Ephraim is like a dove, foolish and without sense—calling to Egypt, then going to Assyria.