Hosea 7:11
"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.
Hosea 5:13
When Ephraim examined his illness and Judah his injury, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and inquired of the great king; but he could not cure you nor heal your injury.
Hosea 12:1
"Ephraim feeds on the wind, chasing after the eastern winds, storing up lies and desolation day after day. They are making a contract with the Assyrians, and sending oil to Egypt.
Hosea 4:11
"Sexual immorality, wine, and fresh wine seduce the heart of my people.
Hosea 11:11
Trembling like a bird, they will come out of Egypt, and as a dove from the land of Assyria; and I will settle them in their houses," declares the LORD.
Hosea 9:3
They will not live in the LORD's land Ephraim will return to Egypt, and they will eat unclean food in Assyria.
2 Kings 15:19
Later on, King Pul of Aram attacked the land, and Menahem paid Pul 1,000 silver talents so Pul would join forces with Menahem to secure his hold on the kingdom.
2 Kings 17:3-4
King Shalmaneser of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his servant and paid tribute to him.
Proverbs 6:32
Whoever commits adultery with a woman is out of his mind; by doing so he corrupts his own soul.
Proverbs 15:32
Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.
Proverbs 17:16
What is this? A fool has enough money to buy wisdom, but is senseless?
Isaiah 30:1-6
"Oh, you stubborn children," declares the LORD, "who carry out plans but they are not mine, and who make alliances but not by my Spirit, piling sin upon sin.
Isaiah 31:1-3
"How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD!
Jeremiah 2:18
Now, what are you doing on the road to Egypt, to drink the waters of the Nile? And what are you doing on the road to Assyria, to drink the waters of the Euphrates?
Jeremiah 2:36
Why do you go about changing your mind so much? You will also be disappointed by Egypt, just as you were disappointed by Assyria.
Ezekiel 23:4-8
The older one was named Oholah and her sister was named Oholibah. They belonged to me and gave birth to sons and daughters. Now as to their real identities, Oholah refers to Samaria and Oholibah to Jerusalem."
Hosea 8:8-9
Israel has been devoured; now they will live among the nations like a worthless container.
Hosea 14:3
Assyria won't save us; we won't be riding on horses, Nor will we be saying anymore to the work of our hands, "You are our God." Indeed, in you the orphan finds mercy.'