Hosea Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What does the name Hosea mean?

Salvation

What does the name Beeri mean?

My well or welling forth

When did Hosea minister?

760 to 720 BC during the days of divided monarchy

What is meant by the term divided monarchy?

Division into Israel in the North and Judah in the South due to Civil war Signup and view all the answers

Where did Hosea minister?

Northern Kingdom of Israel, capital Samaria Signup and view all the answers

Match the kings of Judah with their names:

Uzziah = First King Jotham = Second King Ahaz = Third King Hezekiah = Fourth King Signup and view all the answers

What does the name Jezreel mean?

Scattered Signup and view all the answers

Why did God name Hosea's first son Jezreel?

Israel would soon be scattered in exile by the Assyrian army Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the House of Jehu?

Jeroboam II family and himself Signup and view all the answers

How did the House of Jehu end?

Jeroboam died 725 BC, his son Zecariah was killed six months after he became king Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Bow' symbolize?

Power and warfare Signup and view all the answers

What does a broken bow signify?

Loss of power Signup and view all the answers

How did God bring an end to the Kingdom of Israel?

Defeated, destroyed, and captured by the Assyrians Signup and view all the answers

What does the name Lo-Ruhamah mean?

No mercy Signup and view all the answers

How did God have mercy on Judah?

Angel killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What does the name Lo-Ammi mean?

Not my people Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the 'sons of living God'?

Promise of restoration Signup and view all the answers

What does the gathering of the children of Judah and Israel signify?

God would end 170 years of civil war Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hosea: The Minor Prophet

Hosea, meaning "Salvation," is known as a minor prophet in the Bible.
Son of Beeri, his name signifies "my well" or "welling-forth."

Timeline and Context

Ministered from 760 to 720 BC during the Divided Monarchy period.
This era followed the reigns of David and Solomon, leading to a split into the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah due to civil unrest.

Geographical Focus

Hosea's ministry took place in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, with Samaria as its capital.

Kings of Judah

Coexisted with the rule of Kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah during his prophetic period.

Key Family and Symbolism

Jezreel, Hosea's first son with Gomer, symbolizes the scattering of Israel and references the massacre of Ahab's descendants in Jehu's rise to power.
The name "Jezreel" reflects God's intent to scatter Israel through Assyrian exile.
The "House of Jehu" refers to Jeroboam II's family line and is central to the narrative of judgment and downfall.

Decline of the House of Jehu

The House of Jehu faced an abrupt end: Jeroboam II died in 725 BC, and his son, Zecariah, was assassinated shortly after ascending the throne.

Symbolic Language

The bow represents power and warfare; a "broken bow" indicates a significant loss of strength or dominance.
God facilitated the end of the Northern Kingdom through the Assyrian conquest, leading to its defeat and capture.

Hosea's Children and Their Meaning

Second child, Lo-Ruhamah, meaning "No Mercy," reflects God's judgment on Israel.
Third child, Lo-Ammi, translates to "Not My People," symbolizing a severed relationship between God and Israel.
Despite these themes of judgment, the "Sons of the Living God" indicates a promise of future restoration.

Future Unity and Restoration

The prophecy includes a vision of reconciliation, where the "children of Judah and Israel" will come together, ending 170 years of civil strife.

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Test your knowledge of the first chapter of Hosea with these flashcards. Each card provides key terms and definitions related to the minor prophet Hosea and his historical context. Perfect for students of biblical studies looking to enhance their understanding of this significant figure.