Commentaries:
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 Israel
Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Hosea 12:1:
2 Kings 17:6
2 Kings 17:6