Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be.
so Jarchi; which they transgressed, and therefore were made desolate; or the word of truth, as Kimchi; the true and faithful word, that if they walked in his ways, hearkened unto him, it would be well with them; but, if not, he would destroy their land, and carry them captive.