Hosea 8-14

The northern kingdom of Israel is referred to as Ephraim, and they will be taken as slaves by the Assyrians. Even though Judah will later go into captivity in Babylon, God will bring them back to Israel after 70 years, however the return of Jews to Israel for many of Israel’s descendants will not occur until Israel is made a country again in May of 1948. In the last days the Lord will hear the cry of Israel, and will heal and restore them to Himself in Christ.