Meaning
Hoshea H1954
1. Called also Oshea, the original name of Joshua
Num 13:8; Num 13:16; Deu 32:44
2. A chief of Ephraim
1Ch 27:20
3. King of Israel:
- Assassinates Pekah and usurps the throne
2Ki 15:30
- Evil reign of
2Ki 17:2
- Becomes subject to Assyria
2Ki 17:3
- Conspires against Assyria and is imprisoned
2Ki 17:4
- Last king of Israel
2Ki 17:6; 2Ki 18:12; Hos 10:3; Hos 10:7
4. A Jewish exile
Neh 10:23