Ezekiel 23:2

2 "Mortal man," he said, "there were once two sisters.

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 The Lord spoke to me.

2 "Mortal man," he said, "there were once two sisters.

3 When they were young, living in Egypt, they lost their virginity and became prostitutes.

4 The older one was named Oholah (she represents Samaria), and the younger one was named Oholibah (she represents Jerusalem). I married both of them, and they bore me children

5 Although she was mine, Oholah continued to be a prostitute and was full of lust for her lovers from Assyria.