KJV ORIGINAL
They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They're making the king happy by doing shady stuff, and getting the leaders hyped up with their lies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When corrupt leaders celebrate your worst behavior, that's not the flex you think it is.
📚 Historical Context
Hosea was a prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BC, a time of political turmoil and moral decline under kings like Jeroboam II. The verse condemns the people's wickedness and lies that pleased their rulers, reflecting the broader pattern of Israel's unfaithfulness to God amid idolatry and corruption. This highlights how national leaders and citizens were complicit in sin, leading to divine judgment.
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