Read Malachi 2.10-16. In 2.10-16: Judah's unfaithfulness. This speech is either a criticism of idolatry, by means of a metaphor of unfaithfulness in marriage, or, more likely, a criticism of unfaithful marriage relationship themselves. In verses 1-12: Judean men have been faithless by marrying foreign women, the daughter of a foreign god (v. 11). His probations against marrying foreign women appears to stem from the concern that the husband will abandon worship of Israel's God (Ex 34.16; 1 Kings 11.1-2) In verses 13-16: Judean men have also been faithless by divorcing their wives. While Deuteronomic law provides stipulations for divorce (Deut 24.1-4), this speech appears to be more critical of it. Comments or Questions..
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