settlers in Samaria

Questions from The Bible

How did the settlers’ fear of God coexist with their continued idolatry?

How Did the Settlers’ Fear of God Coexist with Their Continued Idolatry? The story of the settlers in Samaria presents a fascinating yet troubling picture of divided religious devotion. Found in Bible (specifically 2 Kings 17:24–41), this account reveals how people can simultaneously acknowledge God while continuing to practice idolatry….

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Questions from The Bible

How did a returning Israelite priest help teach the settlers about the Lord, and why did it fail to produce wholehearted devotion?

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…

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