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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Hosea 1:1 Study Bible: The word of the LORD that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/study/hosea/1-1.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newser2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../vmenus/hosea/1-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmser/hosea/1-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="//biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="//biblehub.com/hosea/">Hosea</a> > <a href="//biblehub.com/hosea/1.htm">Chapter 1</a> > Verse 1</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad1.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../daniel/12-13.htm" title="Daniel 12:13">◄</a> Hosea 1:1 <a href="../hosea/1-2.htm" title="Hosea 1:2">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div id="topverse"> <a href="index.html" class="clickchap2" title="Book"> Book </a> <a href="/study/chapters/hosea/1.htm" class="clickchap2" title="Chapter"> Chapter </a> <a href="#sermons" class="clickchap2" title="Sermons"> Sermons </a> <a href="#topics" class="clickchap2" title="Topics"> Topics </a> </div><div id="par"><div id="topver">This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel.</div><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/hosea/1.htm">Study Bible</a></div><b>This is the word of the LORD</b><br>The phrase indicates divine revelation, emphasizing that the message originates from God Himself. In the Hebrew tradition, the "word of the LORD" is a powerful and authoritative communication, often delivered through prophets. This underscores the seriousness and divine authority behind Hosea's message.<p><b>that came to Hosea son of Beeri</b><br>Hosea, whose name means "salvation," is identified as the son of Beeri. This personal identification roots the prophecy in history, providing authenticity. Hosea's role as a prophet is significant, as he is called to deliver God's message to a wayward Israel. The name Beeri, meaning "my well," is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting Hosea's humble origins.<p><b>in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah</b><br>This timeframe situates Hosea's ministry during a period of significant political and spiritual turmoil. Uzziah's reign was marked by prosperity but also pride and eventual downfall (2 Chronicles 26). Jotham continued in his father's ways, maintaining stability (<a href="/2_kings/15-32.htm">2 Kings 15:32-38</a>). Ahaz, however, led Judah into idolatry and alliances with Assyria (2 Kings 16). Hezekiah, known for his reforms and faithfulness, sought to restore true worship (2 Kings 18-20). This context highlights the contrast between Judah's fluctuating faithfulness and Israel's persistent rebellion.<p><b>and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel</b><br>Jeroboam II's reign was a time of economic prosperity but spiritual decline in Israel (<a href="/2_kings/14-23.htm">2 Kings 14:23-29</a>). Despite outward success, the nation was steeped in idolatry and injustice, setting the stage for Hosea's prophetic warnings. Jeroboam's lineage connects back to the first Jeroboam, who led Israel into sin by establishing golden calves (<a href="/1_kings/12-26.htm">1 Kings 12:26-33</a>), illustrating the enduring legacy of disobedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hosea.htm">Hosea</a></b><br>A prophet of God, whose name means "salvation" in Hebrew. He is called to deliver God's message to the Northern Kingdom of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/beeri.htm">Beeri</a></b><br>Hosea's father, about whom little is known, but his name means "my well" or "expounder" in Hebrew.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzziah,_jotham,_ahaz,_and_hezekiah.htm">Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah</a></b><br>Kings of Judah during whose reigns Hosea prophesied. Their reigns provide a historical context for Hosea's ministry.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeroboam_son_of_jehoash.htm">Jeroboam son of Jehoash</a></b><br>King of Israel during the early part of Hosea's ministry. His reign was marked by prosperity but also idolatry and moral decline.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel_and_judah.htm">Israel and Judah</a></b><br>The divided kingdoms of God's people. Israel (the Northern Kingdom) is the primary focus of Hosea's prophecies, though Judah (the Southern Kingdom) is also mentioned.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>Hosea's ministry is set against a backdrop of specific historical events, reminding us that God is actively involved in the affairs of nations and individuals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Hosea's message underscores the consequences of Israel's disobedience, highlighting the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_ministry.htm">Prophetic Ministry</a></b><br>Hosea's role as a prophet demonstrates the courage and commitment required to speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular or difficult.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_adultery.htm">Spiritual Adultery</a></b><br>The book of Hosea uses the metaphor of marital unfaithfulness to describe Israel's idolatry, challenging us to examine our own faithfulness to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_restoration.htm">Hope and Restoration</a></b><br>Despite the warnings of judgment, Hosea's message ultimately points to God's desire for repentance and restoration, offering hope for renewal.<div class="vheading2">Bible Study Questions</div>1. How does understanding the historical context of Hosea's ministry enhance our interpretation of his message?<br><br>2. In what ways does Hosea's call to prophesy during the reigns of specific kings reflect God's sovereignty over history?<br><br>3. How can we apply the lessons of Israel's disobedience and idolatry to our own spiritual lives today?<br><br>4. What parallels can we draw between the spiritual climate of Hosea's time and the world we live in today?<br><br>5. How does the theme of hope and restoration in Hosea encourage us in our personal walk with God, especially in times of failure or disobedience?<div class="vheading2">Connections to Other Scriptures</div><b><a href="/bsb/2_kings/14.htm">2 Kings 14-20</a> and <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">2 Chronicles 26-32</a></b><br>These passages provide historical accounts of the reigns of the kings mentioned in <a href="/hosea/1.htm">Hosea 1:1</a>, offering insight into the political and spiritual climate of the time.<br><br><b> Amos and Isaiah </b><br>Contemporary prophets whose ministries overlapped with Hosea's, providing additional perspectives on the spiritual state of Israel and Judah.<br><br><b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a></b><br>The blessings and curses outlined here are relevant to Hosea's message, as Israel's disobedience leads to the consequences foretold in this chapter.<a name="sermons" id="sermons"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/sermons/hosea/1-1.htm">Sermons</a></div><table width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="1" border="0" class="authlist"><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/pub/scripture_kings_and_truth.htm">Scripture, Kings, and Truth</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Homilist</td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Hosea 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/thomas/scripture_kings_and_truth.htm">Scripture, Kings, and Truth</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/thomas.htm">D. Thomas </a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Hosea 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/orr/superscription.htm">Superscription</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/orr.htm">J. Orr </a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Hosea 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/jerdan/the_prophet_and_his_work.htm">The Prophet and His Work</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/jerdan.htm">C. Jerdan </a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Hosea 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/jay/the_prophet_hosea.htm">The Prophet Hosea</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/jay.htm">William Jay.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Hosea 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/burroughs/the_prophet_hosea.htm">The Prophet Hosea</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/burroughs.htm">Jeremiah Burroughs.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Hosea 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/thomson/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the Lord</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/thomson.htm">J.R. Thomson </a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Hosea 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/parker/trouble_a_teacher.htm">Trouble a Teacher</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/parker.htm">Joseph Parker, D. D.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Hosea 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/orr/the_wife_of_whoredoms.htm">The Wife of Whoredoms</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/orr.htm">J. Orr </a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Hosea 1:1-3</td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="topics" id="topics"></a><div class="vheading">People</div><a href="/topical/a/ahaz.htm">Ahaz</a>, <a href="/topical/b/beeri.htm">Beeri</a>, <a href="/topical/d/diblaim.htm">Diblaim</a>, <a href="/topical/g/gomer.htm">Gomer</a>, <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a>, <a href="/topical/h/hosea.htm">Hosea</a>, <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jehoash.htm">Jehoash</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jehu.htm">Jehu</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jezreel.htm">Jezreel</a>, <a href="/topical/j/joash.htm">Joash</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jotham.htm">Jotham</a>, <a href="/topical/l/loammi.htm">Loammi</a>, <a href="/topical/l/loruhamah.htm">Loruhamah</a>, <a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm">Uzziah</a><div class="vheading2">Places</div><a href="//bibleatlas.org/jezreel.htm">Jezreel</a>, <a href="//bibleatlas.org/jezreel_valley.htm">Jezreel Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Topics</div><span class="conc"><a href="/topical/a/ahaz.htm">Ahaz</a>, <a href="/topical/b/beeri.htm">Beeri</a>, <a href="/topical/b/be-e'ri.htm">Be-e'ri</a>, <a href="/topical/d/during.htm">During</a>, <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a>, <a href="/topical/h/hezeki'ah.htm">Hezeki'ah</a>, <a href="/topical/h/hosea.htm">Hosea</a>, <a href="/topical/h/hose'a.htm">Hose'a</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jehoash.htm">Jehoash</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jerobo'am.htm">Jerobo'am</a>, <a href="/topical/j/joash.htm">Joash</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jo'ash.htm">Jo'ash</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jotham.htm">Jotham</a>, <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a>, <a href="/topical/k/kings.htm">Kings</a>, <a href="/topical/r/reign.htm">Reign</a>, <a href="/topical/r/reigns.htm">Reigns</a>, <a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm">Uzziah</a>, <a href="/topical/u/uzzi'ah.htm">Uzzi'ah</a></span><a name="themes" id="themes"></a><div class="vheading2">Dictionary of Bible Themes</div><b><a href="/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1</a></b><p>     <a href="//biblehub.com/topical/dbt/1690.htm"><b>1690</b>   word of God</a><a name="library" id="library"></a><div class="vheading">Library</div><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/lxxx_messianic_claims_met_by.htm">Messianic Claims Met by Attempt to Stone Jesus. </a><br></span><span class="snippet">(Jerusalem. October, a.d. 29.) ^D John VIII. 12-59. ^d 12 Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life. [The metaphor of light was common, and signified knowledge and life; darkness is opposed to light, being the symbol of ignorance and death.] 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest witness of thyself; thy witness is not true. [They perhaps recalled the words of Jesus <a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/lxxx_messianic_claims_met_by.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">J. W. McGarvey—</span><span class="citation2">The Four-Fold Gospel</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/calvin/the_institutes_of_the_christian_religion/chapter_6_redemption_for_man.htm">Redemption for Man Lost to be Sought in Christ. </a><br></span><span class="snippet">1. The knowledge of God the Creator of no avail without faith in Christ the Redeemer. First reason. Second reason strengthened by the testimony of an Apostle. Conclusion. This doctrine entertained by the children of God in all ages from the beginning of the world. Error of throwing open heaven to the heathen, who know nothing of Christ. The pretexts for this refuted by passages of Scripture. 2. God never was propitious to the ancient Israelites without Christ the Mediator. First reason founded on <a href="/library/calvin/the_institutes_of_the_christian_religion/chapter_6_redemption_for_man.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">John Calvin—</span><span class="citation2">The Institutes of the Christian Religion</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/burbidge/the_kingdom_of_heaven_what_is_it/chapter_i_the_kings_herald.htm">The King's Herald. </a><br></span><span class="snippet">"On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry Announces that the Lord is nigh; Awake and hearken, for he brings Glad tidings of the King...." When the Saviour of the world was about to enter upon His public ministry, the Jewish nation was startled with the cry, "The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand" (S. Matt. iii. 2). Such was God's call to His people of old time, to prepare themselves to take part in the fulfilment of the promises, on which their faith and hopes were founded. The fulness of the times had come; <a href="/library/burbidge/the_kingdom_of_heaven_what_is_it/chapter_i_the_kings_herald.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Edward Burbidge—</span><span class="citation2">The Kingdom of Heaven; What is it?</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/watson/the_ten_commandments/1_1_obedience.htm">Obedience</a><br></span><span class="snippet">Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments.' Deut 27: 9, 10. What is the duty which God requireth of man? Obedience to his revealed will. It is not enough to hear God's voice, but we must obey. Obedience is a part of the honour we owe to God. If then I be a Father, where is my honour?' Mal 1: 6. Obedience carries in it the life-blood of religion. Obey the voice of the Lord <a href="/library/watson/the_ten_commandments/1_1_obedience.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Thomas Watson—</span><span class="citation2">The Ten Commandments</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/mcfadyen/introduction_to_the_old_testament/hosea.htm">Hosea</a><br></span><span class="snippet">The book of Hosea divides naturally into two parts: i.-iii. and iv.-xiv., the former relatively clear and connected, the latter unusually disjointed and obscure. The difference is so unmistakable that i.-iii. have usually been assigned to the period before the death of Jeroboam II, and iv.-xiv. to the anarchic period which succeeded. Certainly Hosea's prophetic career began before the end of Jeroboam's reign, as he predicts the fall of the reigning dynasty, i. 4, which practically ended with Jeroboam's <a href="/library/mcfadyen/introduction_to_the_old_testament/hosea.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">John Edgar McFadyen—</span><span class="citation2">Introduction to the Old Testament</span><p><div class="vheading2">Links</div><a href="/niv/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/commentaries/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1 Commentaries</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a><br /></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../daniel/12-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Daniel 12:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Daniel 12:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../hosea/1-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Hosea 1:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Hosea 1:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhmlt.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>