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Hosea 12:1
In a passage condemning Israel (specifically Ephraim, the primary tribe, having received the greater portion of the birthright blessing), God says that Israel "pursues the east wind." To pursue the east wind is to travel west.
Charles Whitaker
Searching for Israel (Part Eight): The Scattering of Ten-Tribed IsraelRelated Topics: Birthright Blessing | Birthright Promises | Ephraim | Israel, Identity of | Israel, Migration of | Israel, Modern | Pursuing the East Wind | Scattering of Israel | Traveling West
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