Hosea 8:9

Good News Translation

Stubborn as wild donkeys, the people of Israel go their own way. They have gone off to seek help from Assyria and have paid other nations to protect them.

Cross References

2 Kings 15:19

Tiglath Pileser, the emperor of Assyria, invaded Israel, and Menahem gave him thirty-eight tons of silver to gain his support in strengthening Menahem's power over the country.

Isaiah 30:2

They go to Egypt for help without asking for my advice. They want Egypt to protect them, so they put their trust in Egypt's king.

Isaiah 30:6

This is God's message about the animals of the southern desert: “The ambassadors travel through dangerous country, where lions live and where there are poisonous snakes and flying dragons. They load their donkeys and camels with expensive gifts for a nation that cannot give them any help.

Jeremiah 2:24

rushing into the desert. When she is in heat, who can control her? No male that wants her has to trouble himself; she is always available in mating season.

Hosea 12:1

Everything that the people of Israel do from morning to night is useless and destructive. Treachery and acts of violence increase among them. They make treaties with Assyria and do business with Egypt.”

Hosea 12:2

The Lord has an accusation to bring against the people of Judah; he is also going to punish Israel for the way her people act. He will pay them back for what they have done.

Hosea 2:10

I will strip her naked in front of her lovers, and no one will be able to save her from my power.

Hosea 5:13

“When Israel saw how sick she was and when Judah saw her own wounds, then Israel went to Assyria to ask the great emperor for help, but he could not cure them or heal their wounds.

Hosea 7:11

Israel flits around like a silly pigeon; first her people call on Egypt for help, and then they run to Assyria!