Prophet Hosea
Prophet
The holy prophet Hosea, son of Beeri, was from the tribe of Issachar. In his time, many Israelites turned away from the true God and worshipped idols. Hosea, being God-fearing, served the One God and instructed the people towards repentance. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he prophesied about the calamities that would befall Israel, the captivity in Assyria, and the return to God. The prophet foretold the spread of true knowledge of God, the cessation of Old Testament sacrifices, the return of the Messiah from Egypt, and His resurrection. All prophecies are recorded in his book, which consists of 14 chapters. Hosea lived for over 60 years and died in old age, 820 years before the Birth of Christ, and was peacefully buried in his land.
