Daily Devotions
Hosea
"All their wickedness is in Gilgal"
Text: Hosea 9:15
A SIGNIFICANT PLACE ONCE UPON A TIME
Gilgal enjoyed a significant place in Israel’s history in the past. A quick review may be helpful.
1. It was the first place Israel camped at after they crossed the Jordan River into Canaan (Joshua 4:19).
2. This was the place where 12 Memorial Stones were placed (Joshua 4:20).
3. This was the place where the second generation from the wilderness had circumcision done (Joshua 5:1-9).
4. This was where they kept the Passover (Joshua 5:10).
5. This was the place where Joshua met the Commander of the army of the LORD (Joshua 5:13-15) (Gilgal was close to Jericho).
THE PLACE WHICH GOD NOW HATED
Hosea had to bring a solemn word to Israel concerning Gilgal. It was no longer a place God loved.
“All their wickedness is in Gilgal,
For there I hated them.
Because of the evil of their deeds
I will drive them from My house;
I will love them no more.
All their princes are rebellious.”
Hosea 9:15