Hosea 1:4 — Then the Lord said, “Hosea, name your son Jezreel, because I will soon punish t… — CEV | maBible
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4 Then the Lord said, “Hosea, name your son Jezreel, because I will soon punish the descendants of King Jehu of Israel for the murders he committed in Jezreel Valley. I will destroy his kingdom,
Notes and references
1.4 2 K 10.11.
Jezreel: In Hebrew “Jezreel” means “God scatters (seed).” Here the name is used as a threat (meaning the Lord will punish Israel by scattering its people), while in verse 11 it is used as a promise (meaning the Lord will bless Israel by giving their nation many people, just as a big harvest comes w…
murders … Valley: Jehu murdered the wife and relatives of King Ahab (see 2 Kings 9.15—10.14).