Kingdom of Israel (Samaria)

thumb|The Kingdom of Israel in red and the Kingdom of Judah in yellow The Kingdom of Israel, also called the Kingdom of Samaria or the Northern Kingdom, was an Israelite kingdom that existed in the Southern Levant during the Iron Age. Its beginnings date back to the first half of the 10th century BCE. It controlled the areas of Samaria, Galilee and parts of Transjordan; the former two regions underwent a period in which a large number of new settlements were established shortly after the kingdom came into existence. It had four capital cities in succession: Shiloh, Shechem, Tirzah, and the city of Samaria. In the 9th century BCE, the House of Omri ruled it, whose political centre was the city of Samaria. Quotes about Then the Lord said to him: “Name the boy Jezreel, for in a short time I will punish the house of Jehu for the blood shed at Jezreel, and I will bring an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel. [[Book of Hosea]+ 1:4 NKJV. I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from me. Despite this, O Ephraim, you have played the harlot, and Israel is defiled. Their deeds do not allow them to return to their God. For the spirit of immorality has possessed them, and they no longer know the Lord. Israel’s arrogance testifies against them; Ephraim stumbles in their guilt, and Judah stumbles with them. Hosea 5:3-5 NKJV. When Gomer conceived again and bore him a daughter, the Lord said to him (Hosea): “Give her the name Lo-ruhama, for I no longer have compassion for the house of Israel, nor do I wish to forgive them. Hosea 1:6 NKJV. See also Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy) Kingdom of Judah External links Category:Places in the Bible Category:History Israel (Samaria) Israel (Samaria)