Assyria: Israel Condemned for Trusting To

When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound.

So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.

For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers.