CHAPTER 7 —————— THEME: Israel turns to Egypt and Assyria Chapters 7–12 deal with the fact that Israel could escape judgment by turning to God who loves her. God is dealing with Israel in a harsh way; yet in tenderness He is attempting to call the people back to Himself before judgment comes. Israel turns to Egypt and Assyria instead of turning to God. ISRAEL TURNS TO EGYPT AND ASSYRIA When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for
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