Hosea 8:9

New King James Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 15:19

Pul king of Assyria came against the land; and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to strengthen the kingdom under his control.

Isaiah 30:2

Who walk to go down to Egypt, And have not asked My advice, To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, And to trust in the shadow of Egypt!

Isaiah 30:6

The burden against the beasts of the South. Through a land of trouble and anguish, From which came the lioness and lion, The viper and fiery flying serpent, They will carry their riches on the backs of young donkeys, And their treasures on the humps of camels, To a people who shall not profit;

Jeremiah 2:24

A wild donkey used to the wilderness, That sniffs at the wind in her desire; In her time of mating, who can turn her away? All those who seek her will not weary themselves; In her month they will find her.

Hosea 12:1

“Ephraim feeds on the wind, And pursues the east wind; He daily increases lies and desolation. Also they make a covenant with the Assyrians, And oil is carried to Egypt.

Hosea 12:2

“The Lord also brings a charge against Judah, And will punish Jacob according to his ways; According to his deeds He will recompense him.

Hosea 2:10

Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, And no one shall deliver her from My hand.

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, Nor heal you of your wound.

Hosea 7:11

“Ephraim also is like a silly dove, without sense— They call to Egypt, They go to Assyria.