Pul the king of Assyria came against the land, and Menahem gave Pul one thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.
Hosea 8:9 - Y'all Version Bible For they have gone up to Assyria, like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself. 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. |
Pul the king of Assyria came against the land, and Menahem gave Pul one thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.
who set out to go down into Egypt without asking for my advice, to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!
The burden of the animals of the South. Through the land of trouble and anguish, of the lioness and the lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches on the shoulders of young donkeys, and their treasures on the humps of camels, to an unprofitable people.
a wild donkey used to the wilderness, that sniffs the wind in her craving. When she is in heat, who can turn her away? All those who seek her will not weary themselves. In her month, they will find her.
Ephraim feeds on wind, and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
YHWH also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him.
Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of my hand.
“When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and sent to King Jareb. But he is not able to heal y’all, or cure y’all’s wound.
“Ephraim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.