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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezekiel/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />She too lusted after the Assyrians—governors and commanders, warriors in full dress, mounted horsemen, all handsome young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />She fawned over all the Assyrian officers—those captains and commanders in handsome uniforms, those charioteers driving their horses—all of them attractive young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and commanders, warriors clothed in full armor, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />She too lusted after the Assyrians—governors and commanders, warriors dressed in splendor, horsemen riding on steeds, all desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />She doted upon the Assyrians <i>her</i> neighbours, captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“She lusted for the neighboring Assyrians, Captains and rulers, Clothed most gorgeously, Horsemen riding on horses, All of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officials, the ones near, opulently dressed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them handsome young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officials, the ones near, magnificently dressed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officials, the ones near, magnificently dressed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officials, the ones near, magnificently dressed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable choice men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians—governors and officials, her neighbors, magnificently clothed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians: governors and prefects, warriors splendidly dressed, horsemen riding on steeds, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians: governors and prefects, warriors splendidly dressed, horsemen riding on steeds, all of them desirable young men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, her neighbors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Oholibah also chased after good-looking Assyrian officers, uniformed soldiers, and cavalry troops. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, her neighbours, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians who were nearby. They were governors and commanders in full dress. They were mounted horsemen, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She too was full of lust for the Assyrian noblemen and officers--soldiers in bright uniforms--and for the cavalry officers, all of those handsome young men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians—governors, commanders, warriors clothed in gorgeous attire, cavalry mounted on their horses—all of them desirable young men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />She too lusted after the Assyrians?governors and commanders, warriors dressed in splendor, horsemen riding on steeds, all desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians--governors and officials, warriors in full armor, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She doted on the Assyrians, governors and rulers, her neighbors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />She doted upon the Assyrians her neighbors, captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and rulers—her neighbors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />She has lusted on sons of Asshur, "" Governors and prefects, "" Neighboring ones—clothed in perfection, "" Horsemen, riding on horses, "" All of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> On sons of Asshur she hath doted, Governors and prefects, Neighbouring ones -- clothed in perfection, Horsemen, riding on horses, Desirable young men all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />She desired after the sons of Assur, prefects and governors, being near, putting on splendor, horsemen riding horses, young men of desire, all of them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Impudently prostituting herself to the children of the Assyrians, the princes, and rulers that came to her, clothed with divers colours, to the horsemen that rode upon horses, and to young men all of great beauty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />She shamelessly offered herself to the sons of the Assyrians, to the rulers and magistrates who brought themselves to her clothed with colorful garments, to the horsemen who were carried by horses, and to the youths, all of them exceptional in appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She too lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officers, warriors impeccably clothed, mounted on horses, all of them handsome young soldiers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and commanders, warriors clothed in full armor, mounted horsemen, all of them handsome young men.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />She doted upon the Assyrians her neighbors, lords and captains clothed with blue, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />She cleaved with the sons of Assyria to Lords and to Rulers who are near to her, horsemen wearing blue fringes, and all desirable young men riding horses<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, warriors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them handsome young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />She doted upon the sons of the Assyrian, princes and captains, her neighbours, clothed with fine linen, horsemen riding on horses; <i>they were</i> all choice young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=6445" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/23.htm">The Adultery of Oholah and Oholibah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Her sister Oholibah saw this, yet in her lust and prostitution she was more depraved than her sister. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5689.htm" title="5689: ‘ā·ḡā·ḇāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To have inordinate affection, lust. A primitive root; to breathe after, i.e. To love.">She too lusted</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">after</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Assyrians</a> <a href="/hebrew/804.htm" title="804: ’aš·šūr (N-proper-fs) -- Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them, its region and its empire.">—</a> <a href="/hebrew/6346.htm" title="6346: pa·ḥō·wṯ (N-mp) -- A governor. Of foreign origin; a prefect.">governors</a> <a href="/hebrew/5461.htm" title="5461: ū·sə·ḡā·nîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A prefect, ruler. From an unused root meaning to superintend; a prefect of a province.">and commanders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7138.htm" title="7138: qə·rō·ḇîm (Adj-mp) -- Near. Or qarob; from qarab; near.">warriors</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: lə·ḇu·šê (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mpc) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">dressed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4358.htm" title="4358: miḵ·lō·wl (N-ms) -- Perfection, gorgeous attire. From kalal; perfection.">in splendor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6571.htm" title="6571: pā·rā·šîm (N-mp) -- A steed, a driver, cavalry. From parash; a steed (compare cuwc); also a driver, i.e. cavalry.">horsemen</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: rō·ḵə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">riding on</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sū·sîm (N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">steeds,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kul·lām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2531.htm" title="2531: ḥe·meḏ (N-ms) -- Desire, delight. Om chamad; delight.">desirable</a> <a href="/hebrew/970.htm" title="970: ba·ḥū·rê (N-mpc) -- A young man. Or bachur; participle passive of bachar; properly, selected, i.e. A youth.">young men.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>And I saw that she too had defiled herself; both of them had taken the same path.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/22-21.htm">Jeremiah 22:21</a></span><br />I warned you when you were secure. You said, ‘I will not listen.’ This has been your way from youth, that you have not obeyed My voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/7-11.htm">Hosea 7:11</a></span><br />So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/16-7.htm">2 Kings 16:7-10</a></span><br />So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.” / Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria. / So the king of Assyria responded to him, marched up to Damascus, and captured it. He took its people to Kir as captives and put Rezin to death. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-16.htm">2 Chronicles 28:16-20</a></span><br />At that time King Ahaz sent for help from the king of Assyria. / The Edomites had again come and attacked Judah and carried away captives. / The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-9.htm">Hosea 8:9</a></span><br />For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-2</a></span><br />“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/2-18.htm">Jeremiah 2:18</a></span><br />Now what will you gain on your way to Egypt to drink the waters of the Nile? What will you gain on your way to Assyria to drink the waters of the Euphrates?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-4.htm">2 Kings 17:4</a></span><br />But the king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea had conspired to send envoys to King So of Egypt, and that he had not paid tribute to the king of Assyria as in previous years. Therefore the king of Assyria arrested Hoshea and put him in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-9.htm">Isaiah 57:9</a></span><br />You went to Molech with oil and multiplied your perfumes. You have sent your envoys a great distance; you have descended even to Sheol itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/5-13.htm">Hosea 5:13</a></span><br />When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">Revelation 17:1-2</a></span><br />Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. / The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and those who dwell on the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-3.htm">Revelation 18:3</a></span><br />All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a></span><br />You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-16</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">She doted on the Assyrians her neighbors, captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.</p><p class="hdg">upon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/23-5.htm">Ezekiel 23:5</a></b></br> And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians <i>her</i> neighbours,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/16-28.htm">Ezekiel 16:28</a></b></br> Thou hast played the whore also with the Assyrians, because thou wast unsatiable; yea, thou hast played the harlot with them, and yet couldest not be satisfied.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/16-7.htm">2 Kings 16:7-15</a></b></br> So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, saying, I <i>am</i> thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, which rise up against me… </p><p class="hdg">captains</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Ezekiel 23:6,23</a></b></br> <i>Which were</i> clothed with blue, captains and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-3.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-9.htm">Asshur</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-9.htm">Assyrians</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Attractive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-6.htm">Desirable</a> <a 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class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>She too lusted after the Assyrians—</b><br>This phrase refers to the allegorical representation of Jerusalem, depicted as a woman who, like her sister Samaria, pursued alliances and idolatrous practices with foreign nations. The Assyrians were a dominant empire during the time of Ezekiel, known for their military prowess and cultural influence. This lust symbolizes Israel's spiritual adultery, turning away from God to seek security and prosperity through political alliances with pagan nations, which was strictly forbidden (<a href="/exodus/34-15.htm">Exodus 34:15-16</a>).<p><b>governors and commanders,</b><br>The Assyrian Empire was organized with a hierarchical structure of governance, with governors and military commanders holding significant power. These officials were often seen as symbols of strength and authority. Israel's desire for such figures indicates a reliance on human power rather than divine protection, contrasting with the biblical teaching that true security comes from God alone (<a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a>).<p><b>warriors dressed in splendor,</b><br>The Assyrian army was renowned for its might and the splendor of its military attire, which included elaborate armor and weaponry. This imagery highlights the allure of worldly power and the temptation to admire and covet what appears impressive by human standards. The Bible warns against being captivated by external appearances, emphasizing inner spiritual beauty and faithfulness to God (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>).<p><b>horsemen riding on steeds,</b><br>Horses and chariots were symbols of military strength and speed in ancient times. The Assyrians were known for their cavalry, which played a crucial role in their conquests. Israel's fascination with such military capabilities reflects a misplaced trust in human resources rather than in God's providence and protection (<a href="/isaiah/31.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a>).<p><b>all desirable young men.</b><br>This phrase underscores the attraction to the physical and youthful vigor of the Assyrian warriors. It serves as a metaphor for Israel's infatuation with the temporal and fleeting allure of foreign powers. The Bible consistently teaches that true desire should be directed towards God and His eternal promises, rather than the transient allure of worldly entities (<a href="/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25-26</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/oholibah.htm">Oholibah</a></b><br>This is a symbolic name for Jerusalem, representing the southern kingdom of Judah. In <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/23.htm">Ezekiel 23</a>, Oholibah is depicted as a woman who engages in idolatry and unfaithfulness to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/assyrians.htm">Assyrians</a></b><br>A powerful empire known for its military might and influence. The Assyrians were often seen as a threat and a temptation for Israel and Judah, representing worldly power and allure.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/governors_and_commanders.htm">Governors and Commanders</a></b><br>These are the leaders and officials of the Assyrian empire, symbolizing authority and the temptation of political alliances.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/warriors_dressed_in_blue.htm">Warriors Dressed in Blue</a></b><br>The color blue often signifies wealth and status. These warriors represent the allure of military strength and the temptation to rely on human power rather than God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/horsemen_riding_on_steeds.htm">Horsemen Riding on Steeds</a></b><br>This imagery emphasizes the military prowess and the seductive power of the Assyrians, drawing Judah away from reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_idolatry.htm">The Danger of Idolatry</a></b><br>Just as Oholibah lusted after the Assyrians, believers today must guard against idolatry, which can take the form of placing trust in worldly powers or material possessions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_allure_of_worldly_power.htm">The Allure of Worldly Power</a></b><br>The Assyrians symbolize the temptation to rely on human strength and political alliances. Christians are called to trust in God's power and sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god.htm">Faithfulness to God</a></b><br>Oholibah's unfaithfulness serves as a warning to remain steadfast in our relationship with God, avoiding spiritual adultery.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_unfaithfulness.htm">Consequences of Unfaithfulness</a></b><br>The account of Oholibah illustrates the consequences of turning away from God, reminding believers of the importance of repentance and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God's Guidance</a></b><br>In times of trouble, believers should seek God's guidance and wisdom rather than turning to worldly solutions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_23_align_with_history.htm">How can the events described in Ezekiel 23 align with scientific and historical records, given the seemingly exaggerated depictions of judgment and punishment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god_both_merciful_and_vengeful.htm">What explains the apparent inconsistency between God's merciful nature elsewhere and the violent retribution depicted in Ezekiel 23:22-27?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_findings_confirm_ezekiel_14_13-21.htm">Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13-21?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_non-biblical_sources_support_ezekiel_23.htm">Do any ancient sources outside the Bible corroborate the nations' interventions described in Ezekiel 23, or is the account solely a theological narrative?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">Her neighbours.</span>--See Note on <a href="/ezekiel/23-5.htm" title="And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbors,">Ezekiel 23:5</a>. In both places the warriors of Assyria are described in the most attractive way to carry out the figure; they are also spoken of as very powerful, to explain the political attraction to them. Israel was both fascinated by their splendour and overawed by their power.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">She too lusted</span><br /><span class="heb">עָגָ֜בָה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḡā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5689.htm">Strong's 5689: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have inordinate affection, lust</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Assyrians—</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי֩</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">governors</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּח֨וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(pa·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6346.htm">Strong's 6346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A governor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and commanders,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּסְגָנִ֤ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·sə·ḡā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5461.htm">Strong's 5461: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prefect of a, province</span><br /><br /><span class="word">warriors</span><br /><span class="heb">קְרֹבִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(qə·rō·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7138.htm">Strong's 7138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dressed</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֻשֵׁ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇu·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in splendor,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכְל֔וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(miḵ·lō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4358.htm">Strong's 4358: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perfection, gorgeous attire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">horsemen</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּרָשִׁ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(pā·rā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6571.htm">Strong's 6571: </a> </span><span class="str2">A steed, a driver, cavalry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">riding on</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹכְבֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(rō·ḵə·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ride, to place upon, to despatch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">steeds,</span><br /><span class="heb">סוּסִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כֻּלָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(kul·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">desirable</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֖מֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·meḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> </span><span class="str2">Desire, delight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">young men.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּח֥וּרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(ba·ḥū·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_970.htm">Strong's 970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Selected, a youth</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/23-12.htm">Ezekiel 23:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/23-12.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 23:12 She doted on the Assyrians governors (Ezek. 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