Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She too lusted after the Assyrians—governors and commanders, warriors in full dress, mounted horsemen, all handsome young men. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and commanders, warriors clothed in full armor, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. Berean Standard Bible She too lusted after the Assyrians—governors and commanders, warriors dressed in splendor, horsemen riding on steeds, all desirable young men. King James Bible She doted upon the Assyrians her neighbours, captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men. New King James Version “She lusted for the neighboring Assyrians, Captains and rulers, Clothed most gorgeously, Horsemen riding on horses, All of them desirable young men. New American Standard Bible She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officials, the ones near, opulently dressed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them handsome young men. NASB 1995 “She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officials, the ones near, magnificently dressed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. NASB 1977 “She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officials, the ones near, magnificently dressed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. Legacy Standard Bible She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officials, the ones near, magnificently dressed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable choice men. Amplified Bible She lusted after the Assyrians—governors and officials, her neighbors, magnificently clothed, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. Christian Standard Bible She lusted after the Assyrians: governors and prefects, warriors splendidly dressed, horsemen riding on steeds, all of them desirable young men. Holman Christian Standard Bible She lusted after the Assyrians: governors and prefects, warriors splendidly dressed, horsemen riding on steeds, all of them desirable young men. American Standard Version She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, her neighbors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men. Contemporary English Version Oholibah also chased after good-looking Assyrian officers, uniformed soldiers, and cavalry troops. English Revised Version She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, her neighbours, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version She lusted after the Assyrians—governors, commanders, warriors clothed in gorgeous attire, cavalry mounted on their horses—all of them desirable young men. NET Bible She lusted after the Assyrians--governors and officials, warriors in full armor, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. New Heart English Bible She doted on the Assyrians, governors and rulers, her neighbors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. Webster's Bible Translation She doted upon the Assyrians her neighbors, captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleShe too lusted after the Assyrians—governors and commanders, warriors dressed in splendor, horsemen riding on steeds, all desirable young men. World English Bible She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and rulers—her neighbors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionShe has lusted on sons of Asshur, "" Governors and prefects, "" Neighboring ones—clothed in perfection, "" Horsemen, riding on horses, "" All of them desirable young men. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleImpudently 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible She too lusted after the Assyrians, governors and officers, warriors impeccably clothed, mounted on horses, all of them handsome young soldiers. New Revised Standard Version She lusted after the Assyrians, governors and commanders, warriors clothed in full armor, mounted horsemen, all of them handsome young men. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleShe doted upon the Assyrians her neighbors, lords and captains clothed with blue, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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 OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, warriors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them handsome young men. Brenton Septuagint Translation She doted upon the sons of the Assyrian, princes and captains, her neighbours, clothed with fine linen, horsemen riding on horses; they were all choice young men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Adultery of Oholah and Oholibah…11Her sister Oholibah saw this, yet in her lust and prostitution she was more depraved than her sister. 12She too lusted after the Assyrians — governors and commanders, warriors dressed in splendor, horsemen riding on steeds, all desirable young men. 13And I saw that she too had defiled herself; both of them had taken the same path.… Cross References Jeremiah 22:21 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. Hosea 7:11 So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria. 2 Kings 16:7-10 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. ... Isaiah 31:1 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. 2 Chronicles 28:16-20 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. ... Hosea 8:9 For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers. Isaiah 30:1-2 “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. Jeremiah 2:18 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? 2 Kings 17:4 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. Isaiah 57:9 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. Hosea 5:13 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. Revelation 17:1-2 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.” Revelation 18:3 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.” James 4:4 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. 1 John 2:15-16 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. Treasury of Scripture She doted on the Assyrians her neighbors, captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men. upon Ezekiel 23:5 And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbours, Ezekiel 16:28 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. 2 Kings 16:7-15 So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, saying, I am 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… captains Ezekiel 23:6,23 Which were clothed with blue, captains and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses… Jump to Previous Armor Asshur Assyrians Attractive Blue Captains Children Clothed Commanders Desirable Desire Desired Doted Dress Full Gorgeously Governors Handsome Horsemen Horses Lusted Neighbors Neighbouring Neighbours Officials Ones Prefects Riding Rulers Warriors YoungJump to Next Armor Asshur Assyrians Attractive Blue Captains Children Clothed Commanders Desirable Desire Desired Doted Dress Full Gorgeously Governors Handsome Horsemen Horses Lusted Neighbors Neighbouring Neighbours Officials Ones Prefects Riding Rulers Warriors YoungEzekiel 23 1. The unfaithfulness of Aholah and Aholibah23. Aholibah is to be plagued by her lovers 36. The prophet reproves the adulteries of them both 45. and shows their judgments She too lusted after the Assyrians— 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 (Exodus 34:15-16). governors and commanders, warriors dressed in splendor, horsemen riding on steeds, all desirable young men. Persons / Places / Events 1. OholibahThis is a symbolic name for Jerusalem, representing the southern kingdom of Judah. In Ezekiel 23, Oholibah is depicted as a woman who engages in idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. 2. Assyrians 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. 3. Governors and Commanders These are the leaders and officials of the Assyrian empire, symbolizing authority and the temptation of political alliances. 4. Warriors Dressed in Blue 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. 5. Horsemen Riding on Steeds This imagery emphasizes the military prowess and the seductive power of the Assyrians, drawing Judah away from reliance on God. Teaching Points The Danger of IdolatryJust 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. The Allure of Worldly Power The Assyrians symbolize the temptation to rely on human strength and political alliances. Christians are called to trust in God's power and sovereignty. Faithfulness to God Oholibah's unfaithfulness serves as a warning to remain steadfast in our relationship with God, avoiding spiritual adultery. Consequences of Unfaithfulness The account of Oholibah illustrates the consequences of turning away from God, reminding believers of the importance of repentance and obedience. Seeking God's Guidance In times of trouble, believers should seek God's guidance and wisdom rather than turning to worldly solutions. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 23How can the events described in Ezekiel 23 align with scientific and historical records, given the seemingly exaggerated depictions of judgment and punishment? What explains the apparent inconsistency between God's merciful nature elsewhere and the violent retribution depicted in Ezekiel 23:22-27? Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13-21? Do any ancient sources outside the Bible corroborate the nations' interventions described in Ezekiel 23, or is the account solely a theological narrative?(12) Her neighbours.--See Note on Ezekiel 23:5. 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. Hebrew She too lustedעָגָ֜בָה (‘ā·ḡā·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5689: To have inordinate affection, lust after אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the Assyrians— בְּנֵי֩ (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son governors פַּח֨וֹת (pa·ḥō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6346: A governor and commanders, וּסְגָנִ֤ים (ū·sə·ḡā·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5461: A prefect of a, province warriors קְרֹבִים֙ (qə·rō·ḇîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7138: Near dressed לְבֻשֵׁ֣י (lə·ḇu·šê) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe in splendor, מִכְל֔וֹל (miḵ·lō·wl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4358: Perfection, gorgeous attire horsemen פָּרָשִׁ֖ים (pā·rā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6571: A steed, a driver, cavalry riding on רֹכְבֵ֣י (rō·ḵə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 7392: To ride, to place upon, to despatch steeds, סוּסִ֑ים (sū·sîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) all כֻּלָּֽם׃ (kul·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every desirable חֶ֖מֶד (ḥe·meḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2531: Desire, delight young men. בַּח֥וּרֵי (ba·ḥū·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 970: Selected, a youth Links Ezekiel 23:12 NIVEzekiel 23:12 NLT Ezekiel 23:12 ESV Ezekiel 23:12 NASB Ezekiel 23:12 KJV Ezekiel 23:12 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 23:12 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 23:12 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 23:12 French Bible Ezekiel 23:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 23:12 She doted on the Assyrians governors (Ezek. 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