Author

Hosea

Written

~750–715 BC

Testament

Old Testament

Chapters

14

Key Theme

God's relentless, faithful love for an unfaithful people.

Written For

The northern kingdom of Israel

Introduction of Hosea

Hosea is named after the prophet whose painful marriage became a living parable. Active in the northern kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BC, Hosea delivered his message shortly before the fall of Samaria. God commanded Hosea to marry Gomer, an unfaithful wife, as a dramatic picture of Israel’s betrayal of God. Through this heartbreaking personal story and passionate sermons, Hosea reveals both God’s furious anger and His relentless, pursuing love. The book asks whether a faithless people can ever be won back by such stubborn divine affection.