Who was Oholah in the Bible?
Lived during the exile and the return
Oholah is a symbolic name used by the prophet Ezekiel to represent Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel (Ezk.23.4). Oholah appears in 4 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Oholah?
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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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Oholah appear in the Bible?
Oholah is referenced in 4 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Ezekiel 23:4
- Ezekiel 23:5
- Ezekiel 23:36
- Ezekiel 23:44
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Oholah.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Oholah?
Oholah appears in 4 verses, all of them in Ezekiel.
Which books of the Bible mention Oholah?
Just one: Ezekiel.
Where can I read every verse about Oholah?
This page lists 4 of them. Protos carries all 4, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
