They shall go after the Lord, who roars like a lion; when he roars, his children shall come trembling from the west. They shall come trembling like birds from Egypt, and like doves from the land of Assyria; and I will return them to their homes, says the Lord. Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah still walks with God, and is faithful to the Holy One. Ephraim herds the wind, and pursues the east wind all day long; they multiply falsehood and violence; they make a treaty with Assyria, and oil is carried to Egypt. (Hosea 11:10-Hosea 12: 1)

Hosea is a purist. He is a separatist.

The religious practice of the northern kingdom has been corrupted by outside influences.

The social and cultural life of Israel has been polluted by international trade and politics.

The people of God need to return home and stay home.

Their purpose and fulfillment is in finding and valuing God's intention.

That is enough. That is all. The rest is illusion.

Above is the Antakaya Stela. This boundary marker was erected in the early 7th Century BC and summarizes a local treaty guaranteed by the Assyrian state.