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Prophet to the northern kingdom
Hosea
8th c. BC
Life
Commanded to marry the unfaithful Gomer as a living parable of Israel's spiritual adultery and God's redeeming love.
Key Facts
- Children named Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, Lo-Ammi
- Bought Gomer back
- Contemporary of Isaiah
Why this matters
Steadfast covenant love (hesed) toward an unfaithful people.