Samaria
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient hilltop city that served as the political and administrative capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel from the 9th to the 8th century BCE.
What is the meaning of Samaria in the Bible?
Samaria was the capital city of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, established by King Omri. It is characterized by its strategic location atop a solitary, oblong hill with steep slopes and a flat plateau.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its position as a fortified 'watch-mountain' highlights the military and administrative centralization of the Northern Kingdom. The site is crucial for understanding the geopolitical tensions between the divided Israelite kingdoms.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.