Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » By the kingdom of israel
But they left the commandments of the LORD their God and made them Images of metal, even two calves: and made groves and bowed themselves unto all the Host of heaven, and served Baal.
I have seen folly among the Prophets of Samaria, that they preached for Baal, and deceived my people of Israel.
The abomination of Ephraim is come also into Israel. He is gone back to Baal, therefore must he die.
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Envied by other tribes
The abomination of Ephraim is come also into Israel. He is gone back to Baal, therefore must he die.
The hatred of Ephraim and the enmity of Judah shall be clean rooted out. Ephraim shall bear no evil will to Judah, and Judah shall not hate Ephraim:
And I shall thrust you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren the whole seed of Ephraim.
"Thou son of man, take a stick and write upon it, 'Unto Judah; and to the children of Israel, his companions.' Then take another stick, and write upon it, 'Unto Joseph, the stock of Ephraim; and to all the household of Israel, his companions.'
Then give them this answer, 'Thus sayeth the LORD God: Behold, I will take the stock of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them to the stock of Judah, and make them one stock, and they shall be one in my hand.'
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Worshiped baal
The abomination of Ephraim is come also into Israel. He is gone back to Baal, therefore must he die.