The chapter of Hosea was written in part to expose Israel's spiritual harlotry. Despite being from Judah, Hosea traveled to the northern kingdom to give his word.
God commanded Hosea to Israel in the chapter of Hosea to convey his sadness over their continued idol worship and reliance on foreign countries during the time of King Jeroboam II. God's commitment to the people has not changed despite their failure to uphold their end of the agreement.
Hosea's family life served as a metaphor for Israel's "adulterous" alliance with foreign deities. The names of his offspring also allude to God's alienation from Israel.
While Amos, like Hosea, charges Israel of idolatry, the primary focus of his charge is the outcomes of social inequality related.
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