Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Samaria—the kingdom of the ten tribes of Israel less guilty than Judah; for Judah betrayed greater ingratitude, having greater privileges, namely, the temple, the priesthood, and the regular order of kings.
justified thy sisters—made them appear almost innocent by comparison with thy guilt (Jeremiah 3:11; Matthew 12:41-42).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Ezekiel 16:51:
Jeremiah 3:1
Jeremiah 3:11
Ezekiel 23:11
Habakkuk 1:13
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