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| − | The northern kingdom of Israel came to and end about 722 BCE with the capture of its capital, Samaria. | + | In 734-732 BCE, under Tiglath-Pileser, the first invasion of the Northern Kingdom by Assyria occurred. In 722 BCE, the second invasion of the Northern Kingdom by the Assyrians occurred, under the leadership of Shalmaneser and Sargon. The northern kingdom of Israel came to and end about 722 BCE with the capture of its capital, Samaria. The Assyrians laid a siege on Samaria, who resisted for three years. The next year, Samaria was captured and burned to the ground. The surviving population was deported. |
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In 734-732 BCE, under Tiglath-Pileser, the first invasion of the Northern Kingdom by Assyria occurred. In 722 BCE, the second invasion of the Northern Kingdom by the Assyrians occurred, under the leadership of Shalmaneser and Sargon. The northern kingdom of Israel came to and end about 722 BCE with the capture of its capital, Samaria. The Assyrians laid a siege on Samaria, who resisted for three years. The next year, Samaria was captured and burned to the ground. The surviving population was deported.
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Manual pg 116
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