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

11:2 As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.