Hos 11:2 | TNotes | STEP | 11:2 In spite of God’s love, Israel had become a rebellious child, offering sacrifices to . . . Baal . The penalty for a rebellious son was death (Deut 21:18-21 ).

bDeut 21:18-21►

‏ Hosea 11:2

11:2 ^a In spite of God’s love, Israel had become a rebellious child, offering sacrifices to . . . Baal. The penalty for a rebellious son was death (Deut 21:18-21 ^b).