Ephraim — The ten tribes, of which Ephraim was the chief. Spake trembling — Humbled himself before God. Exalted himself — The kingdom flourished. When he offended — So soon as they sinned, taking Baal to be their God. He died — They lost their power and glory.
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Hosea 13:1
1 When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.