Hosea 6:2

After two days] This is probably a proverbial expression for a very short time.

3. Then.. know, etc.] RV 'And let us know, let us follow on.' His going forth] Just as the morning will dawn after the darkest night, so God will arise bringing brightness and hope. As the rain] The land of Palestine was absolutely dependent on its winter rains: the former rain beginning about the end of October with fair intervals which permitted the seed to be sown, becoming heavier about the end of December and continuing at intervals during the winter; the latter rain coming in showers in March and April refreshing the ripening crops.

4. The thought of the possible future stands in deep contrast to the gloomy present, and the note of joy passes into a note of wailing.

Morning cloud] As the morning cloud and the dew rapidly disappear, so the efforts of Israel after real goodness (especially 'kindness,' RM) lack endurance.