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Hosea 1:1 (NIRV)

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1 A message came to Hosea from the Lord. He was the son of Beeri. The message came while Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah were kings of Judah. It also came while Jeroboam was king of Israel. He was the son of Jehoash. Here is what Hosea said.

Definition(s):
Ahaz (Eh-haz): one that takes or possesses
Hezekiah (Hez-ek-eye-a): strength of the Lord
Hosea (Hohz-ee-a): Hoshea, savior; safety
Jeroboam (Jer-o-boh-am): he that opposes the people