Hos 9:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. because of destruction —to escape from the devastation of their country. Egypt shall gather them up —that is, into its sepulchres ( ). Instead of returning to Palestine, they should die in Egypt. Memphis —famed as a necropolis. the pleasant places for their silver —that is, their desired treasuries for their money. Or, "whatever precious thing they have of silver" [MAURER ]. nettles

Hosea 9:6

6. because of destruction—to escape from the devastation of their country.

Egypt shall gather them up—that is, into its sepulchres (Jer 8:2; Eze 29:5). Instead of returning to Palestine, they should die in Egypt.

Memphis—famed as a necropolis.

the pleasant places for their silver—that is, their desired treasuries for their money. Or, "whatever precious thing they have of silver" [MAURER].

nettles—the sign of desolation (Isa 34:13).