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But his father refused and said,“I know, my son, I know. He too will become a nation and he too will become great. In spite of this, his younger brother will be even greater and his descendants will become a multitude of nations.”
Jeroboam then thought to himself:“Now the Davidic dynasty could regain the kingdom.
Syria has plotted with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah to bring about your demise.
The LORD will bring on you, your people, and your father’s family a time unlike any since Ephraim departed from Judah– the king of Assyria!”
Symbols of Sin and Judgment: The Prostitute and Her Children When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, he said to him,“Go marry a prostitute who will bear illegitimate children conceived through prostitution, because the nation continually commits spiritual prostitution by turning away from the LORD.”
Ephraim will be ruined in the day of judgment! What I am declaring to the tribes of Israel will certainly take place!
When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah saw his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria, and begged its great king for help. But he will not be able to heal you! He cannot cure your wound!
Sacrifices Ineffective without Moral Obedience Although Ephraim has built many altars for sin offerings, these have become altars for sinning!
Baal Worshipers and Calf Worshipers to be Destroyed When Ephraim spoke, there was terror; he was exalted in Israel, but he became guilty by worshiping Baal and died.
“I have chosen you alone from all the clans of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”
And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.