Ezekiel 23:2

2 “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother,

Ezekiel 23:2 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 23:1

Then Job answered and said.
] Without taking notice of Bildad's harsh expressions and severe censures, or his unfriendliness to him; he enters directly into the argument, grants some things, confutes others, and defends himself and his conduct.

Ezekiel 23:2 In-Context

1 Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

2 “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother,

3 and they played in Egypt, prostituting themselves from their youth. Their breasts were fondled there, and their virgin bosoms caressed.

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.

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