Hosea 7:11 Cross References - ISV

¹¹ “Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.

¹⁹ Later on, King Pul of Aram attacked the land, and Menahem paid Pul 1,000 silver talents so Pul would join forces with Menahem to secure his hold on the kingdom.

³ King Shalmaneser of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his servant and paid tribute to him. ⁴ But the king of Assyria uncovered a conspiracy involving Hoshea, who had sent envoys to King So of Egypt and stopped offering tribute to the king of Assyria, as he had done annually. As a result, the king of Assyria placed him under arrest and sent him to prison.

³² Whoever commits adultery with a woman is out of his mind; by doing so he corrupts his own soul.

³² Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.

¹⁶ What is this? A fool has enough money to buy wisdom, but is senseless?

¹ Foolish Trust in Egypt “Oh, you stubborn children,” declares the LORD, “who carry out plans— but they are not mine, and who make alliances— but not by my Spirit, piling sin upon sin. ² They set out to go down to Egypt, without asking my advice; taking refuge in Pharaoh’s protection, and seeking shelter in Egypt’s shadow. ³ But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and sheltering in Egypt’s shadow your longing. ⁴ And it will turn out that his officials are at Zoan, and his envoys will reach Hanes. ⁵ There is only loathsome destruction through a people that cannot benefit them, who bring neither help nor profit, but only shame and disgrace.”
⁶ The Animals of the NegevAn oracle about the animals of the Negev: “Through a land of trouble, dryness, and distress, of lionesses and roaring lions, where there is no water, a land of vipers and darting snakes, he carries their riches on donkeys’ backs, and their treasures on the humps of camels, to a nation that cannot benefit them,

¹ Only the LORD can Help “How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong— but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD! ² Yet he is also wise and can bring disaster; he does not take back his words, but will rise up against the house of those who practice evil and against anyone who assists people who work iniquity. ³ The Egyptians are men, not God, and their horses are physical, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out his hand, anyone who assists will stumble, and the one who is helped will fall; and they will all perish together.”

¹⁸ Now, what are you doing on the road to Egypt, to drink the waters of the Nile? And what are you doing on the road to Assyria, to drink the waters of the Euphrates?

³⁶ Why do you go about changing your mind so much? You will also be disappointed by Egypt, just as you were disappointed by Assyria.

⁴ The older one was named Oholah and her sister was named Oholibah. They belonged to me and gave birth to sons and daughters. Now as to their real identities, Oholah refers to Samaria and Oholibah to Jerusalem.”
⁵ The Sins of Samaria“Oholah committed sexual immorality while she belonged to me. She lusted for Assyria’s warriors, ⁶ who were clothed in blue—including governors and commanders. All of them were desirable young men—horsemen mounted on horses. ⁷ She bestowed her sexual favors on them—all of them, the best of the Assyrians—and with whomever she lusted for.
“She defiled herself with all their idols. ⁸ She never abandoned the immorality that she practiced in Egypt during her youth, where they laid down with her and fondled her virgin breasts, lavishing her with all kinds of favors.

¹¹ “Sexual immorality, wine, and fresh wine seduce the heart of my people.

¹³ When Ephraim examined his illness and Judah his injury, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and inquired of the great king; but he could not cure you nor heal your injury.

⁸ Israel has been devoured; now they will live among the nations like a worthless container. ⁹ “Because they went over to Assyria, they are like a wild donkey alone by itself. Ephraim has hired some lovers.

³ They will not live in the LORD’s land— Ephraim will return to Egypt, and they will eat unclean food in Assyria.

¹¹ Trembling like a bird, they will come out of Egypt, and as a dove from the land of Assyria; and I will settle them in their houses,” declares the LORD.

¹ Israel’s Sin “Ephraim feeds on the wind, chasing after the eastern winds, storing up lies and desolation day after day. They are making a contract with the Assyrians, and sending oil to Egypt.

³ Assyria won’t save us; we won’t be riding on horses, Nor will we be saying anymore to the work of our hands, “You are our God.” Indeed, in you the orphan finds mercy.’