Osee 8:1

1 into their midst as the land, as an eagle against the house of the Lord, because they have transgressed my covenant, and have sinned against my law.

Osee 8:1 In-Context

1 into their midst as the land, as an eagle against the house of the Lord, because they have transgressed my covenant, and have sinned against my law.

2 They shall soon cry out to me, , O God, we know thee.

3 For Israel has turned away from good things; they have pursued an enemy.

4 They have made kings for themselves, but not by me: they have ruled, but they did not make it known to me: their silver and their gold they have made images to themselves, that they might be destroyed.

5 Cast off thy calf, O Samaria; mine anger is kindled against them: how long will they be unable to purge themselves in Israel?