Ephraim's Loss of Identity

Hosea 7:8-10

Ephraim himself is mixed among the nations: Ephraim is become as bread baked under the ashes, that is not turned.

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knew it not: yea, grey hairs also are spread about upon him, and he is ignorant of it.

And the pride of Israel shall be humbled before his face: and they have not returned to the Lord their God, nor have they sought him in all these.