Hosea 1:5 meaning and explanation
And on that day I will break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.”
Hosea 1:5, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
God speaks this to Hosea right after commanding that the prophet's son be named Jezreel, a name tied to the valley where Jehu had seized Israel's throne through bloodshed. The bow was the chief weapon of ancient warfare, so breaking it means stripping the nation of its military strength.
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