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Hosea

Facts:

Hosea was a prophet of Israel who lived and prophesied about 750 years before the time of Christ.

  • His ministry lasted for many years through the reigns of several kings, such as Jeroboam, Zechariah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hoshea, Uzziah, and Hezekiah.
  • Hosea was told by God to marry a prostitute named Gomer and to continue to love her, even though she was unfaithful to him.
  • This was a picture of God's love for his unfaithful people, Israel.
  • Hosea prophesied against the people of Israel because of their sin, warning them to turn away from worshipping idols.

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(See also: Ahaz, Hezekiah, Hoshea, Jeroboam, Jotham, Uzziah, Zechariah (OT))

Bible References:

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  • Strong's: H1954, G5617