Hosea is the first book of the twelve minor prophets. Because the times are outwardly prosperous, idolatry prevails and immorality is rampant. Hosea urges a return to God in order that He may show mercy and forgiveness.

Hosea 11

11:7 And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.