HOSEA—NOTE ON Hosea 5:13 When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound. Using physical infirmities to describe spiritual corruption is common in the OT prophets. Notice how frequently Hosea links Israel/Ephraim and Judah: Hosea 1:11; Hosea 4:15; Hosea 5:12; Hosea 6:4; Hosea 8:14; Hosea 10:11; Hosea 11:12.

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