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Hosea 1:1 (MSG)

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1 This is God's Message to Hosea son of Beeri. It came to him during the royal reigns of Judah's kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. This was also the time that Jeroboam son of Joash was king over Israel.

Definition(s):
Hosea (Hohz-ee-a): Hoshea, savior; safety
Jeroboam (Jer-o-boh-am): he that opposes the people
Joash (Joh-ash): who despairs or burns