Hosea 12: Jacob's Story and Ephraim's Deceit

God accuses Ephraim of lies and alliances with Assyria and Egypt, charges Judah, and recalls how Jacob struggled with God, wept for favor and met Him at Bethel. He calls them to return and wait on Him, but though He spoke through prophets and led Israel from Egypt by one, Ephraim's cheating and pride will be repaid.

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Verse 12 recalls Jacob tending sheep for a wife. By contrast, how does 12:13 say the LORD led Israel up from Egypt and kept them safe?

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