Hosea 8:9

New International Version

For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has sold herself to lovers.

Cross References

2 Kings 15:19

Then Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem gave him a thousand talents of silver to gain his support and strengthen his own hold on the kingdom.

Isaiah 30:2

who go down to Egypt without consulting me; who look for help to Pharaoh’s protection, to Egypt’s shade for refuge.

Isaiah 30:6

A prophecy concerning the animals of the Negev: Through a land of hardship and distress, of lions and lionesses, of adders and darting snakes, the envoys carry their riches on donkeys’ backs, their treasures on the humps of camels, to that unprofitable nation,

Jeremiah 2:24

a wild donkey accustomed to the desert, sniffing the wind in her craving— in her heat who can restrain her? Any males that pursue her need not tire themselves; at mating time they will find her.

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim feeds on the wind; he pursues the east wind all day and multiplies lies and violence. He makes a treaty with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.

Hosea 12:2

The Lord has a charge to bring against Judah; he will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.

Hosea 2:10

So now I will expose her lewdness before the eyes of her lovers; no one will take her out of my hands.

Hosea 5:13

“When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his sores, then Ephraim turned to Assyria, and sent to the great king for help. But he is not able to cure you, not able to heal your sores.

Hosea 7:11

“Ephraim is like a dove, easily deceived and senseless— now calling to Egypt, now turning to Assyria.