Why Did God Command Hosea To Marry A Prostitution BIBLE TEXT: HOSEA 1-3 INTRODUCTION NOTE: Kindly Read My Dream Interpretation Book And Other Inspiring Books… Hosea was a prophet who preached in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of King Jeroboam. He was very much concerned about the unfaithfulness of the people of Israel towards God, which led them to idolatry.  Hosea illustrated this unfaithful relationship between God and the people of Israel using his own marital relationship.