Translations
Modern
…the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your fortresses will be demolished as Shalman devastated Beth-arbel in the day of battle, when mothers were dashed to pieces along with their children.
Traditional
Therefore shall a tumult arise among thy people, and all thy fortresses shall be spoiled, as Shalman spoiled Beth–arbel in the day of battle: the mother was dashed in pieces upon her children.
Literal
…therefore will arise an uproar among your people, and all your fortresses will be destroyed, like the destruction of Shalman in Beth-arbel on the day of battle, when a mother upon her children was dashed to pieces.
Latin
Consurget tumultus in populo tuo; et omnes munitiones tuæ vastabuntur, sicut vastatus est Salmana a domo ejus qui judicavit Baal in die prælii, matre super filios allisa.
Original
Hebrew
English
…the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your fortresses will be demolished as Shalman devastated Beth-arbel in the day of battle, when mothers were dashed to pieces along with their children.
Notes
as Shalman devastated Beth-arbel: This event is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible or in other sources, but Hosea's audience clearly knew about it.
Events
People
Shalmaneser: Assyrian king who conquered Samaria and exiled Israelites
Places
Beth-arbel: Place destroyed by Shalman, mentioned in Hosea's prophecy
Glossary
Topics
Beth-Arbel: A City Spoiled by Shalman Fortresses: Often: Spoiled Shalman: Identified by some Authorities with Shalmaneser War: Evils of