Hosea 5:13
When Ephraim saw his sickness,and Judah his wound,then Ephraim went to Assyria,and sent to the great king. But he is not able to cure you or heal your wound
Hosea 7:10-11
The pride of Israel testifies to his face; yet they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him, for all this.11 Ephraim is like a dove, silly and without sense,calling to Egypt, going to Assyria
Hosea 8:9-10
For they have gone up to Assyria, a wild donkey wandering alone; Ephraim has hired lovers. 10 Though they hire allies among the nations, I will soon gather them up. And the king and princes shall soon writhe because of the tribute.