Oholibah is a symbolic name used in the book of Ezekiel to represent the southern kingdom of Judah. The name Oholibah, meaning "My tent is in her," is part of a prophetic allegory found in Ezekiel 23, where the prophet Ezekiel uses the metaphor of two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, to depict the spiritual unfaithfulness of Israel and Judah. Oholah represents Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, while Oholibah represents Jerusalem, the capital of Judah.

In Ezekiel 23, the narrative describes the sisters' infidelity to God through their alliances and idolatries with foreign nations. Oholibah's actions are portrayed as even more egregious than those of her sister Oholah, as she not only follows in the same sinful patterns but also exceeds them. The text highlights Judah's reliance on political alliances with powerful nations such as Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon, rather than trusting in the Lord.

Ezekiel 23:22-24 states: "Therefore, Oholibah, this is what the Lord GOD says: 'I will incite your lovers against you, those from whom you turned in disgust, and I will bring them against you from every side—the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, the men of Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them—all desirable young men, governors and commanders, officers and men of renown, mounted on horses. They will come against you with an assembly of peoples and with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will array themselves against you on every side with large and small shields and with helmets. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will judge you according to their own standards.'"

The prophecy foretells the impending judgment and punishment that Oholibah (Judah) will face due to her spiritual adultery. The Lord declares that He will bring the very nations with whom Judah sought alliances against her, leading to her downfall. This judgment is depicted as a direct consequence of her unfaithfulness and idolatry.

Ezekiel 23:35 further emphasizes the reason for this divine retribution: "Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Because you have forgotten Me and cast Me behind your back, you must bear the consequences of your lewdness and prostitution.'"

The imagery of Oholibah's punishment serves as a stark warning to the people of Judah and a call to repentance. It underscores the seriousness of turning away from God and the inevitable consequences of such actions. The narrative of Oholibah to be plagued is a powerful reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, highlighting the expectation of faithfulness and the repercussions of spiritual infidelity.