Mixed Worship in Samaria: Evidence from the Narrative The narrative found in the Bible—particularly in 2 Kings 17—provides a detailed account of how foreign settlers brought into Samaria by the Assyrians developed a pattern of syncretistic worship, blending reverence for the Lord with devotion to their own native gods. Importantly,…
How a Returning Israelite Priest Taught the Settlers About the Lord—and Why It Failed The account of a returning Israelite priest teaching newly settled peoples in Samaria is found in 2 Kings 17:24–41, a passage that highlights both an attempt at religious restoration and a profound spiritual failure. This event…
The Mixture of Worship Practices in Samaria: A Detailed Explanation The biblical narrative, particularly in 2 Kings 17:24–41, provides a vivid and insightful account of how a complex and mixed system of worship developed among the people living in Samaria after the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. This…