Oholah אׇהֳלָה
Symbolic name for Samaria
Who is Oholah in the Bible?
Oholah was a symbolic name given 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 unfaithful women who practiced idolatry and formed alliances with foreign nations (Ezekiel 23:5-44). The name likely means "her tent," possibly referring to the unauthorized places of worship established in the northern kingdom. Through this vivid metaphor, Ezekiel condemned both kingdoms for their spiritual unfaithfulness and warned them of the judgment they would face as a consequence of abandoning the covenant with God.
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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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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אׇהֳלָה |
Oholah
her tent." The term is used symbolically by Ezekiel to designate Samaria or the kingdom of Israel (Eze 23:4,5,36,44).
See OHOLIBAH.
o-ho'-li-ab ('oholi'abh, "father's tent"; the King James Version Aholiab): A Danite artificer, who assisted Bezalel in the construction of the tabernacle and its furniture (Ex 31:6