Hosea 5, a chapter in the book of Hosea in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, serves as a stern warning from God to the people of Israel. The chapter begins by declaring that the divine judgment is upon Israel because of their unfaithfulness and idolatry. The leaders of Israel and the people have gone astray, and their actions provoke God’s anger. The chapter emphasizes that Israel’s pride and rebellion against God will lead to their downfall.