Hosea 8:9

Modern English Version

For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey alone by itself; Ephraim has hired lovers.

Cross References

Jeremiah 2:24

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

Hosea 7:11

Ephraim is like a dove, silly and without sense; 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. Yet he cannot cure you or heal your wound.

2 Kings 15:19

Pul the king of Assyria came against the land, and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that he might help him strengthen his control of the kingdom.

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim feeds on the wind and chases after the east wind all day long. He multiplies lies and devastation. They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried to Egypt.

Hosea 2:10

Therefore I will uncover her shame in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her from My hand.

Isaiah 30:6

The burden of the beasts of the Negev. Through a land of trouble and anguish, from which comes the lioness and lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches on the shoulders of young donkeys, and their treasures on the humps of camels, to a people who shall not profit them.

Isaiah 30:2

they walk down to Egypt and have not asked from My mouth, to strengthen themselves in the safety of Pharaoh and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!

Hosea 12:2

The Lord has a dispute with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways, and repay him according to his doings.