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How many years did Hoshea rule as the king of Israel?
How many years did Hoshea rule as the king of Israel?
What was the reason for Samaria's fall in BC 721?
What was the reason for Samaria's fall in BC 721?
What happened to the Israelites after Samaria's fall in BC 721?
What happened to the Israelites after Samaria's fall in BC 721?
Why did Hoshea stop paying annual tribute to Assyria?
Why did Hoshea stop paying annual tribute to Assyria?
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What happened to the cities of Samaria after the Israelites were exiled?
What happened to the cities of Samaria after the Israelites were exiled?
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Study Notes
Hoshea's Reign and Downfall
- Hoshea was the 19th and last king of Israel, ruling for 9 years and sinning against the Lord.
- He initially surrendered to emperor Shalmaneser of Assyria, paying him tribute every year.
- However, Hoshea later sought the help of the King of Egypt and stopped paying tribute to Assyria.
- When Shalmaneser discovered this, he arrested Hoshea and put him in prison.
The Capture of Samaria and Israelites
- In 721 BC, the Assyrian emperor captured Samaria and took the Israelites to Assyria as prisoners.
- The Israelites were exiled and settled in different places.
Reasons for the Fall of Samaria
- The Israelites sinned against the Lord by disobeying his commandments.
- They put up pagan Gods and worshipped them, leading to the downfall of Samaria.
Resettlement of Samaria
- The Assyrian emperor took people from the cities of Babylon, Cuth, Ivvah, Hamath, and Sepharvaim.
- These people were settled in the cities of Samaria in place of the exiled Israelites.
Consequences of the Fall
- Israel, the northern country, was totally destroyed by 721 BC.
- The Israelites also lost their racial purity as a result of the Assyrian invasion.
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Learn about the life and reign of Hoshea, the 19th and last king of Israel, including his sin against the Lord, his relationships with Assyria and Egypt, and the eventual fall of Samaria.
