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Aholah

Prophecy • Old Testament
Aholah was Ezekiel’s symbolic name for Samaria, portrayed as an unfaithful woman because of Israel’s idolatry and foreign alliances.
Biblical Usage
Ezekiel portrays Aholah as guilty of idolatry and of seeking foreign alliances, especially with Egypt and Assyria. Because of her crimes she was carried into captivity and ceased to be a kingdom.
Scripture References
Psalms 78:67-69 1 Kings 12:25-33 2 Chronicles 11:13-16