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The [[Hosea 2|2nd chapter]] of the book describes a divorce between Hosea and Gomer, which is symbolic of the end of the covenant between God and the Northern Kingdom. However, Hosea ended this prophecy with the declaration that God will one day renew the covenant, and will take Israel back in love and in the [[Hosea 3|3rd chapter]], at God's command, Hosea sought out Gomer once more. Hosea was required to buy Gomer back, suggesting that either she had sold herself into slavery for debt, or she was with a lover who demanded money in. This chapter symbolically describes that God will take Israel back, even at a cost to Himself.
The [[Hosea 13|13th chapter]] foretells the destruction of the [[kingdom of Israel]] at the hands of [[Assyria]], because there has been no repentance. This event eventually occurred in [[722 BC]]. In [[Hosea 14|chapter 14]], the prophet urges Israel to seek forgiveness, promising its restoration, while urging the utmost fidelity to God.
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