Hosea 11: God's Love for His Wayward Son

God recalls loving Israel as a child, calling His son from Egypt and teaching and feeding him, though Israel kept running after idols. Exile is coming because they will not repent, yet God's compassion will not let Him destroy Ephraim, and He promises to bring His trembling children home despite Ephraim's deceit.

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In 11:8-9, what reason does God give for not destroying Ephraim completely?

Judah had prayed for Ephraim and asked for mercyEphraim had finally turned back to Him in repentanceHe is the Holy God, and not a mere human beingAssyria had already punished Ephraim enough