Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins; but thou hast multiplied thine abominations more than they, and hast justified thy sisters in all thine abominations which thou hast done.
Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins. Samaria, the kingdom of the ten tribes of Israel, was less guilty than Judah; because Judah betrayed greater ingratitude, having greater privileges-namely, the temple, the priesthood, and the regular order of kings.
Thou hast justified thy sisters - made them appear almost innocent by comparison with thy guilt (Jeremiah 3:11, "The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah;" Matthew 12:41-42).