Hosea 12.1 1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.

Hosea 5.13 13 When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.

Hosea 7.11 11 Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.

Hosea 8.9 9 For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.