Hosea 8:9

Legacy Standard Bible

For they have gone up to Assyria Like a wild donkey all alone; Ephraim has hired lovers.

Cross References

2 Kings 15:19

Pul, king of Assyria, came against the land, and Menahem gave Pul one thousand talents of silver so that his hand might be with him to strengthen the kingdom in his hand.

Isaiah 30:2

Who go down to Egypt— But did not ask Me— To find strength in the strong defense of Pharaoh And to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!

Isaiah 30:6

The oracle concerning the beasts of the Negev. Through a land of distress and anguish, From where come lioness and lion, viper and flying fiery serpent, They carry their wealth on the backs of young donkeys And their treasures on camels’ humps, To a people who cannot profit them;

Jeremiah 2:24

A wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness, That sniffs the wind in her passion. In the time of her heat who can turn her away? All who seek her will not become weary; In her month they will find her.

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim feeds on wind And pursues the east wind continually; He abounds in falsehood and destruction. Moreover, he cuts a covenant with Assyria, And oil is carried to Egypt.

Hosea 12:2

And Yahweh has a contention with Judah And will punish Jacob according to his ways; He will cause everything to return to him according to his deeds.

Hosea 2:10

“So now I will uncover her lewdness In the sight of her lovers, And no one will deliver her out of My hand.

Hosea 5:13

Then Ephraim saw his sickness, And Judah his sore, So Ephraim went to Assyria And sent to King Jareb. But he is unable to heal you Or to cure you of your sore.

Hosea 7:11

So Ephraim has become like a silly dove, without a heart of wisdom; They call to Egypt; they go to Assyria.