There came against the land Pul the king of Assyria; and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.
Hosea 8:9 - American Standard Version 2015 For they are gone up to Assyria, {\i like} a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass taking her own way by herself; Ephraim has hired lovers. American Standard Version (1901) For they are gone up to Assyria, like a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. Common English Bible They have gone up to Assyria, a wild ass wandering alone; Ephraim has hired lovers. Catholic Public Domain Version For they have gone up to Assur, a wild ass alone by himself. Ephraim has given presents to his lovers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath given gifts to his lovers. |
There came against the land Pul the king of Assyria; and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.
that set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!
The burden of the beasts of the South.\par\tab Through the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the lioness and the lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the humps of camels, to a people that shall not profit {\i them}.
a wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind in her desire; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
And now will I uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hand.
When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah {\i saw} his wound, then went Ephraim to Assyria, and sent to king Jareb: but he is not able to heal you, neither will he cure you of your wound.
And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding: they call unto Egypt, they go to Assyria.