Treasury of Scripture
the names
The kingdom of Israel, of which Samaria was the capital, containing ten tribes, and occupying a larger extent of country than that of Judah, is therefore called `her elder sister;' and Aholah, the name given to her, implies that the whole religious establishment in Israel was a human invention, a temple and service of their own, and not God's appointment. Aholibah, the name given to Judah, implies that the worship established there was from God, and that His temple was truly at Jerusalem.
the elder
Ezekiel 16:40 They shall also bring up a company against you, and they shall stone you with stones, and thrust you through with their swords.
1 Kings 12:20 And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him to the congregation...
they were
Ezekiel 16:8,20 Now when I passed by you, and looked on you, behold, your time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt over you...
Exodus 19:5,6 Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to me above all people...
Psalm 45:11-16 So shall the king greatly desire your beauty: for he is your Lord; and worship you him...
Jeremiah 2:2,3 Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus said the LORD; I remember you, the kindness of your youth, the love of your espousals...
Romans 7:4 Why, my brothers, you also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that you should be married to another...
Aholah. that is, His tent, or tabernacle
1 Kings 12:26-33 And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David...
John 4:22 You worship you know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
Aholibah. that is, my tabernacle in her.
1 Kings 8:29 That your eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which you have said, My name shall be there...
Psalm 76:2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
Psalm 132:13,14 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation...