“Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, is planted in a pleasant place: but Ephraim shall bring forth his children to the murderer.”
The description of Ephraim as a hunter's prey brought forth to his hunters suggests that Israel, like a young animal fleeing hunters, will find no refuge or safety. The imagery of hunting and predation emphasizes Israel's vulnerability and the futility of attempting to escape judgment. This verse continues the theme of military conquest as the means through which divine judgment will be executed.
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