Kristin Weingart, «Eine zweite Chance für Israel? Gericht und Hoffnung in Hos 3,1-5», Vol. 97 (2016) 342-359
In Hosea 3 we find a reflection on the situation of the Northern-Israelites after the destruction of Samaria. The text, except for some slight additions, was originally composed shortly after 720 BCE by Northern Israelites and is part of an early composition of Hosea-materials. The fall of the Northern Kingdom is caused by the crimes denounced by Hosea and brought about by the divine judgment he had announced. The events therefore confirm Hosea’s prediction. Israel’s punishment is interpreted as an educational trial meant to make Israel return to YHWH. Hence, there is hope for restoration and a better future after the judgment.
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Summary
In Hosea 3 we find a reflection on the situation of the Northern-Israelites after
the destruction of Samaria. The text, except for some slight additions, was origi-
nally composed shortly after 720 BcE by Northern Israelites and is part of
an early composition of Hosea-materials. The fall of the Northern Kingdom
is caused by the crimes denounced by Hosea and brought about by the divine
judgment he had announced. The events therefore confirm Hosea’s prediction.
Israel’s punishment is interpreted as an educational trial meant to make Israel
return to YHwH. Hence, there is hope for restoration and a better future after the
judgment.