Hos 10:12-15 | TNotes | STEP | 10:12 Using metaphors from agriculture, God set forth his requirements for his people and a promise of blessing if they did what he commanded (see 6:6 ; 8:7 ). Even as Hosea announced God’s judgment, he offered Israel the chance to repent and receive God’s blessing.

‏ Hosea 10:12-15

10:12 ^a Using metaphors from agriculture, God set forth his requirements for his people and a promise of blessing if they did what he commanded (see 6:6 ^b; 8:7 ^c). Even as Hosea announced God’s judgment, he offered Israel the chance to repent and receive God’s blessing.
10:14 ^d When Shalman destroyed Beth-arbel: This event is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible or in other available sources, but it was evidently well known to Hosea’s audience.