Atomic Bible

Symbolic name for Samaria

Oholah

Named in 4 verses of Ezekiel, first in Ezekiel 23:4.

אׇהֳלָהOholah

Brothers and sisters
Oholibah

About Oholah Written by AI

Oholah is a symbolic name used by the prophet Ezekiel to represent Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel (Ezekiel 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 (Ezekiel 23:5 to 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.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names her

  1. Ezekiel 23:4

    The older was named Oholah, and her sister was named Oholibah. They became Mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. As for their identities, Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.

  2. Ezekiel 23:5

    Oholah prostituted herself while she was still Mine. She lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians—warriors

  3. Ezekiel 23:36

    Then the LORD said to me: “Son of man, will you pass judgment against Oholah and Oholibah? Then declare to them their abominations.

  4. Ezekiel 23:44

    And they slept with her as with a prostitute; they slept with Oholah and Oholibah, those lewd women.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.