HOSEA

HOSEA

• From the Northern Kingdom
• Son of Beeri, another prophet
• Was prophet just before Israel fell
• Lived from 785 to 720 BC, roughly
• No controversy except for marriage

HOSEA: PROPHET

• Hosea prophesied to 7 kings of Israel
• He began under King Jeroboam I
• He wanted maintain power when nation split
• Led Israel into worshipping golden calves
• He prophesies punishment for Israel

SIGNIFICANT LINES

• Hosea 9:14; 9:16
• "Give them a miscarrying womb"
• "I would slay the beloved of their womb"
• Hosea 6:2
• "He will revive us after two days, on the third day he will raise us up"