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The king of the south will feel proud because of the many thousands he has killed. But his victories won't last long,

In fact, he will decide to invade the south with his entire army. Then he will attempt to make peace by giving the king of the south a bride from the northern kingdom, but this won't be successful.

Afterwards, this proud king of the north will invade and conquer many of the nations along the coast, but a military leader will defeat him and make him lose his pride.

He will retreat to his fortresses in his own country, but on the way he will be defeated and never again be seen.

The next king of the north will try to collect taxes for the glory of his kingdom. However, he will come to a sudden end in some mysterious way, instead of in battle or because of someone's anger.

Without warning, he will successfully invade a wealthy province, which is something his ancestors never did. Then he will divide among his followers all of its treasures and property. But none of this will last very long.

by members of the royal court. He will be ruined, and most of his army will be slaughtered.

Then the king of the north will return to his country with great treasures. But on the way, he will attack the religion of God's people and do whatever else he pleases.

Ships from the west will come to attack him, and he will be discouraged. Then he will start back to his own country and take out his anger on the religion of God's faithful people, while showing kindness to those who are unfaithful.

This king will do as he pleases. He will proudly claim to be greater than any god and will insult the only true God. Indeed, he will be successful until God is no longer angry with his people.

This king will reject the gods his ancestors worshiped and the god preferred by women. In fact, he will put himself above all gods

and worship only the so-called god of fortresses, who was unknown to his ancestors. And he will honor it with gold, silver, precious stones, and other costly gifts.

Part Three: The Time of the End At the time of the end, the king of the south will attack the kingdom of the north. But its king will rush out like a storm with war chariots, cavalry, and many ships. Indeed, his forces will flood one country after another,

Then the Lord said, "Hosea, name your son Jezreel, because I will soon punish the descendants of King Jehu of Israel for the murders he committed in Jezreel Valley. I will destroy his kingdom,

Let's do our best to know the Lord . His coming is as certain as the morning sun; he will refresh us like rain renewing the earth in the springtime.

The king and his officials take great pleasure in their sin and deceit.

On the day their king was crowned, his officials got him drunk, and he joined in their foolishness.

Israel, the Lord sent me to look after you. But you trap his prophets and flood his temple with your hatred.

Even before Jacob was born, he cheated his brother, and when he grew up, he fought against God.

At Bethel, Jacob wrestled with an angel and won; then with tears in his eyes, he asked for a blessing, and God spoke to us there.