Hosea, Isreal to be Restored. Hosea 1

Hosea was a prophet who preached after the split of Judah and Northern Isreal. As with most characters in the bible, he was introduced as the son of Beeri. But there was no pronouncement like he walked righteously with the lord as with King Josiah or Jeroboam. Nor was there a description of his walk with God as with Job.

Hosea’s stories represent a prophet, whom no one knows anything about his early walk with God. if a man walked with God faithfully, shunned evil, it was always mentioned. However, it seems this was not the case with Hosea, why? God is not unjust, and humans are so God never tells man who to marry, it was under the law; so, it was allowed. Then Hosea marries a woman called Gomer, from Diblaim Isreal as well. Not much was said about her until chapter 3 of Hosea, she ceased to be mentioned just her unfaithfulness was shown. But the big picture here is Hosea’s marriage was Gods restoration plan for Isreal, his children were rejected, so Israel would find favor, his children became unloved so Israel would find favor.

The nation of Isreal was reeking with unfaithful men and women; and it would seem he put the judgement on Hosea’s head. So, his life will reflect the state of Isreal. It represents Gods call to repentance for the nation of Isreal and his promise of restoration for his people.

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