2Ki 17:24-25 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 17:24-41: 17:24-41 The writer appends information concerning later events in Israel, including the repopulation of the land with foreigners and the syncretistic worship that developed among the mixed population. 17:24 Not only were the Israelites exiled to other places held by the Assyrians (17:6 ), but groups of people were sent to settle in Israel. By mixing diverse peoples, the Assyrians hoped to have better control of the resulting population and transfer their loyalties to Assyria . • Samaria became the official name of the new Assyrian province.

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‏ 2 Kings 17:24-25

Summary for 2Kgs 17:24-41: 17:24-41 ^a The writer appends information concerning later events in Israel, including the repopulation of the land with foreigners and the syncretistic worship that developed among the mixed population. 17:24 ^b Not only were the Israelites exiled to other places held by the Assyrians (17:6 ^c), but groups of people were sent to settle in Israel. By mixing diverse peoples, the Assyrians hoped to have better control of the resulting population and transfer their loyalties to Assyria.

• Samaria became the official name of the new Assyrian province.