“Ephraim” is used here in the generic sense so common in the prophets, as a synonym for the ten tribes.

Children of Ephraim. —The ten tribes, as a political whole, are often designated as “Ephraim” by the prophets of that age, e.g…

What a wonderful thing that was! Ahaz ought to have said to Isaiah, "Your child's name is right, after all; for the remnant has returned." Did it n…

Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim
Of the principal men of the ten tribes, whose names follow:

Israel gained this victory because God was wrathful with Judah and made Israel His rod of indignation. He reminds them of their own sins. It is unb…