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Hosea, means salvation or deliverer. His name was also shared by others in the Bible and should not be confused with them. A name that was fitting to his calling as a prophet. While he ministered mainly to Israel (The ten tribes) he was also called upon to prophesy to Judah. We know that he was a contemporary of Isaiah 1:10, Micah 1:1 and of Amos 1:1. It is noteworthy that his inspiration came from the word of the LORD, as it did with many of the prophets. This statement is frequently recorded in the introduction of their prophecies. Hosea 1:1.