PART II., HOSEA 4-14. A series of addresses which give a summary of
Hosea's prophetic teaching. The period presupposed seems to be the
time of anarchy which followed the death of Jeroboam II (_c._ 743
B.C.). But there is no reason to suppose that the sections are
arranged in chronological order. In... [ Continue Reading ]
HOSEA 14:1 (Heb. Hosea 14:2). ISRAEL'S REPENTANCE AND YAHWEH'S
FORGIVENESS. The section begins with a passionate appeal to Israel to
repent and confess his sin (Hosea 14:1 f.). A promise of amendment
(spoken by Israel) follows he will no longer put his trust in foreign
alliances and idols (Hosea 14:... [ Continue Reading ]