1Israel is a luxuriant vine that produces his fruit.
2Their heart is divided.
3Surely now they will say, “We have no king; for we don’t fear the LORD;
4They make promises, swearing falsely in making covenants.
5The inhabitants of Samaria will be in terror for the calves of Beth Aven,
6It also will be carried to Assyria for a present to a great king.
7Samaria and her king float away
8The high places also of Aven, the sin of Israel, will be destroyed.
9“Israel, you have sinned from the days of Gibeah.
10When it is my desire, I will chastise them;
11Ephraim is a trained heifer that loves to thresh,
12Sow to yourselves in righteousness,
13You have plowed wickedness.
14Therefore a battle roar will arise among your people,
15So Bethel will do to you because of your great wickedness.