Oholah Summary
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Oholah was a symbolic name given to Samaria, representing the northern kingdom of Israel in Ezekiel's prophecy.
Symbolic name for Samaria
Lineage: Mother of Aholah and Aholibah › Aholah
Names
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Aholah
his tabernacle; his tent
- en Oholah
- en Aholah · Also called
- he אׇהֳלָה · H0170
- bg Охола
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Family of origin
- Father: Unknown
- Mother: Mother of Aholah and Aholibah
- Sister: Aholibah
Oholah Article
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Oholah is a symbolic name used by the prophet Ezekiel to represent Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel (Ezk 23:4). In Ezekiel's allegorical prophecy, Oholah and her sister Oholibah (representing Jerusalem) are portrayed as promiscuous women who engaged in idolatry and sought alliances with foreign nations (Ezk 23:5-44). The name Oholah likely means "her tent," possibly referring to the unauthorized places of worship established in the northern kingdom. Through this allegory, Ezekiel condemns the unfaithfulness of Israel and Judah, highlighting their spiritual adultery and the consequences they would face as a result of their actions.
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