Translations
Modern
Yes, it will be carried to Assyria as tribute to the great king. Ephraim will be seized with shame; Israel will be ashamed of its wooden idols.
Traditional
It shall be also carried unto Assyria for a present to king Jareb: Ephraim shall receive shame, and Israel shall be ashamed of his own counsel.
Literal
Also it will be carried along to Assyria as tribute to the great king; Ephraim will receive shame, and Israel will be ashamed of his idol.
Latin
Siquidem et ipse in Assur delatus est, munus regi ultori. Confusio Ephraim capiet, et confundetur Israël in voluntate sua.
Original
Hebrew
English
Yes, it will be carried to Assyria as tribute to the great king. Ephraim will be seized with shame; Israel will be ashamed of its wooden idols.
Notes
The Assyrians would take Israel's gold calf idol (see Hosea 8:5–6) as a war prize.
Events
- Prophecies of Hoseac. 785 BC
People
Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Tiglath-pileser: Assyrian king who conquered parts of Israel
Places
Assyria: A powerful ancient empire, often in conflict with Israel
Glossary
Topics
Assyria: Predictions Respecting: Conquest and Captivity of Israel By Calf: Prophecies Against the Golden Calves at Beth-El Calves of Jeroboam: Predictions Respecting: Captivity Jareb: King of Asshur