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 7

7:2 And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; they are before my face.