Hos 8:4 | TNotes | STEP | 8:4 appointed kings without my consent: The Israelites quickly disposed of one king and appointed another if they thought it might save their nation (see 7:7 ). They did all of this without consulting their true king, the Lord.

‏ Hosea 8:4

8:4 ^a appointed kings without my consent: The Israelites quickly disposed of one king and appointed another if they thought it might save their nation (see 7:7 ^b). They did all of this without consulting their true king, the Lord.