Hos 9:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. because of destruction-- to escape from the devastation of their country. Egypt shall gather them up-- that is, into its sepulchres ( ; ). Instead of returning to Palestine, they should die in Egypt. Memphis-- famed as a necropolis. the pleasant places for their silver-- that is, their desired treasuries for their money. Or, "whatever precious thing they have of silver" [Maurer]. nettles-- the sign of desolation ( ).

‏ Hosea 9:6

6. because of destruction--to escape from the devastation of their country.

Egypt shall gather them up--that is, into its sepulchres (Jr 8:2; Eze 29:5). Instead of returning to Palestine, they should die in Egypt.

Memphis--famed as a necropolis.

the pleasant places for their silver--that is, their desired treasuries for their money. Or, "whatever precious thing they have of silver" [Maurer].

nettles--the sign of desolation (Is 34:13).