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Because of these sins, God reveals that he will bring judgement upon Israel, rejecting them and allowing them to be conquered. This occurred in [[722 BC]] when Assyrian armies conquered the northern [[kingdom of JudahIsrael]] and the people were exiled. Passages that describe this event include:** : ''{{web_verse|hosea|9|17}}'' ([[Hosea 9:17]])** : ''{{web_verse|hosea|5|14}}'' ([[Hosea 5:14]]) Despite these sins however, the goodness of God's character as a loving father shines throughout Hosea. In [[Hosea 11]] a picture emerges showing the emotional struggle of God. God has enduring compassion – like a loving father: ''{{web_verse|hosea|11|1}}'': ''{{web_verse|hosea|11|2}}'': ''{{web_verse|hosea|11|3}}'': ''{{web_verse|hosea|11|4}}'': ''{{web_verse|hosea|11|5}}'': ''{{web_verse|hosea|11|6}}'': ''{{web_verse|hosea|11|7}}'': ''{{web_verse|hosea|11|8}}'': ''{{web_verse|hosea|11|9}}''