Hosea 9:6 meaning and explanation

For even if they flee destruction, Egypt will gather them and Memphis will bury them. Their precious silver will be taken over by thistles, and thorns will overrun their tents.

Hosea 9:6, Berean Standard Bible

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Hosea is speaking to the northern kingdom of Israel, called Ephraim, announcing the exile that will follow their covenant unfaithfulness. Verse 6 answers the question of verse 5: on the day of judgment there will be no escape.

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