Hos 7:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5–7 : Even the leaders and the king were caught up in wild partying and drunkenness. On special days, the princes would get the king drunk, which made him sick and lose control. Instead of leading wisely, the king joined those who mocked religion and right living. The rulers and people were all “hot as an oven”—burning with anger and lust. They destroyed their own judges and leaders, but no one prayed or turned to God for help. Their leaders kept falling, but people did not ask God for direction. In summary, God longed to heal and save Israel, but the people’s sins kept them from accepting his help. Their leaders encouraged evil, and the people became more corrupt. Even when God tried to bring them back, they refused to listen and continued on a path to destruction, ignoring the only One who could truly save them.

‏ Hosea 7:5

v. 5–7: Even the leaders and the king were caught up in wild partying and drunkenness. On special days, the princes would get the king drunk, which made him sick and lose control. Instead of leading wisely, the king joined those who mocked religion and right living. The rulers and people were all “hot as an oven”—burning with anger and lust. They destroyed their own judges and leaders, but no one prayed or turned to God for help. Their leaders kept falling, but people did not ask God for direction.

In summary, God longed to heal and save Israel, but the people’s sins kept them from accepting his help. Their leaders encouraged evil, and the people became more corrupt. Even when God tried to bring them back, they refused to listen and continued on a path to destruction, ignoring the only One who could truly save them.