| Hosea 8:10
| But even though they shall have hired the nations, now will I gather them together: and they shall rest a while from the burden of the king, and the princes.
| Princes. Hebrew, "king of kings." This proud title was afterwards taken by the monarchs of Babylon and of Persia. Israel shall cease to pay taxes, having nothing left. They shall cease to be a people. (Calmet) --- Septuagint, "I will receive them, and they shall cease a little to anoint a king and princes." (Haydock) --- They had none during the captivity, as they would not consult God before in their appointment, ver. 4. He speaks ironically. I will conduct them beyond the Euphrates, where they shall have nothing to pay for some time. (Calmet) --- This wretched condition was of long continuance; (Tournemine) though short, if compared with their crimes. (Haydock)
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