He is oppressed with a heavy weight of calamity; he is crushed, or broken in his judicial contest with God; because he willingly walked after the commandment.

Here the prophet again returns to the ten tribes, who were oppressed and broken, either by their own judgments, as the Targum; by the tyranny of their kings.

Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow what is worthless. NLT The people of Israel will be crushed and broken by my judgment.

Hosea sees Israel going to battle and knows that the nation is about to bring a fitting calamity upon itself. He also condemns Judah.

The leadership, including priests and kings, has failed their covenant obligations, leading to a collective falling away from true worship and righteousness.

Hosea 5:11 Ephraim is oppressed, trampled in judgment, intent on pursuing idols ... It will happen because you have made up your minds to chase after other gods.

A translation model for this verse is: Ephraim is oppressed, crushed by the verdict, because it insisted on going after filth.

New Living Translation. The people of Israel will be crushed and broken by my judgment because they are determined to worship idols. English Standard Version.

David Guzik commentary on Hosea 5, where God addresses Israel's sinful idolatry, pointing out the folly of trusting in man's deliverance.