God's forthright condemnation of Israel continues in Hosea 10 criticizing them for their abandonment of God and their idolatry amidst their prosperity. "Israel was a spreading vine... his fruit increased... and prosperity went hand in hand with the building of pagan altars... the calf-idol will be carried to Assyria... Ephraim will be disgraced and Israel will be ashamed of its wooden idols... and the high places of wickedness will be destroyed... thorns and thistles will cover their altars... I will punish them... break up your unplowed ground because it is time to seek the Lord... but the roar of battle will rise against you and your fortresses will be devastated... when that day dawns the king of Israel will be completely destroyed!"
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