Gomer's Journey Map

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Gomer's Journey Map

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Gomer marries Hosea
Hosea 1:3

So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; which conceived, and bare him a son.

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Gomer

Gomer was the wife of the prophet Hosea, whom he married at God's command. She was unfaithful to him, symbolizing Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness to God. Hosea purchased her back from slavery, illustrating God's redeeming love for His wayward people.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Marriagec. 755 BC

    Kingdom of Israel

    Hosea marries Gomer, a woman of unfaithful character, at God's command.

    HOS 1:2-3

  2. Childrenc. 755-750 BC

    Samaria

    Gomer bears children with prophetic names: Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, Lo-Ammi.

    HOS 1:4-9

  3. Unfaithfulnessc. 748 BC

    Samaria

    Gomer leaves Hosea and eventually becomes a slave.

    HOS 2:5

  4. Redemptionc. 745 BC

    Samaria

    Hosea buys Gomer back from slavery, restoring her as his wife.

    HOS 3:1-3

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