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The year (B.C.) of the Assyrian invasion of Israel that led to the fall of Samaria and to the exile of most of the population of Israel

Powerful empire to the north of Israel that conquered them during the time of Hosea

God commanded Hosea to marry this woman who practiced worship prostitution.

After a period of co-regency with his father, he was the sole regent of Judah from around 715 B.C. to 686 B.C. Early on, he continued his father's alliance with Assyria and its gods. He soon broke with Assyria, but relied on the strength of his army, his fortified cities and an alliance with Egypt for protection against Assyria, rather than trusting in the Lord.

The king that Assyria placed on Israel's throne. He promoted idolatry and injustice, and turned to Egypt and their gods for protection. (Not to be confused with the name of the prophet with a slightly different spelling!)

Name used to refer to the northern tribes of the Jewish nation after the division

King over Israel when Hosea began his prophetic ministry

Capital city of the southern tribes of Israel

The name of Hosea's first son. This name revealed that violent judgment was soon to come to Israel, because of a previous horrific battle at a place with this name.

Name used to refer to the southern tribes of the Jewish nation after the division