strange. apostates (who had become as foreigners). Heb . sur. See note on Proverbs 5:3.
children. sons.
a month.. short time will complete their dispossession. Shallum reigned just. month (2 Kings 15:13).
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Hosea 5:7
7 They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with their portions.