Gomer was a woman from the time of the divided kingdom, daughter of Diblaim, wife of Hosea, and mother of Jezreel, Lo-ruhamah, and Lo-ammi, mentioned in Hosea 1:3.
About Gomer (Hosea 1:3)
2. Diblaim’s daughter, a prostitute, who then became the wife of Hosea by divine command. Having borne Hosea children, she lapsed into immorality but was redeemed. Her behavior served as an illustration of Israel’s infidelity to God (Hos 1–3).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Diblaim
- Partner
- Hosea
- Children 3
- Jezreel (Hosea 1:4), Lo-ruhamah, Lo-ammi
Key References
Hosea 1:3
So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son.
All Scripture References (1)
Hosea (1)
Hosea 1:3
So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son.