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What Does the Bible Say About Samaria?

15 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Samaria in the Bible

Discover 15 Bible verses about samaria. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on samaria, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

15
Total Verses
3
Old Testament
12
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Samaria

  1. 1
    Ezra 4:9
    Then wrote Rehum the chancellor , and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, and the Elamites, companions: Chald. societies
    KJV
  2. 2
    Ezra 4:10
    And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time. at such: Chaldee, Cheeneth
    KJV
  3. 3
    Isaiah 7:9
    And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established. If: or, Do ye not believe? it is because ye are not stable
    KJV
  4. 4
    Matthew 10:5
    These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
    KJV
  5. 5
    Luke 10:33
    But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Luke 17:11
    And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
    KJV
  7. 7
    John 4:1
    When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
    KJV
  8. 8
    John 4:3
    He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.
    KJV
  9. 9
    John 4:9
    Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
    KJV
  10. 10
    John 4:25
    The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
    KJV

Subtopics of Samaria

1. City of, built by Omri
Capitol of the kingdom of the ten tribes
Besieged by Ben-hadad
The king of Syria is led into, by Elisha, who miraculously blinds him and his army
Ahab ruled in
Besieged by Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, for three years; captured; the people carried away to Halah and Habor, cities of the Medes
Idolatry
Temple of, destroyed
Paul and Barnabas preach in
Visited by Philip, Peter, and John
2. Country of
Foreign colonies distributed among the cities of, by the king of Assyria
Roads through, from Judaea into Galilee
Jesus travels through
Jesus heals lepers in
The Good Samaritan from
No dealings between the Jews and the inhabitants of
Samaritans were expecting the Messiah
Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Jesus forbids the apostles to preach in the cities of

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Samaria? (3 Verses)

Then wrote Rehum the chancellor , and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, and the Elamites, companions: Chald. societies
And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time. at such: Chaldee, Cheeneth
And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established. If: or, Do ye not believe? it is because ye are not stable

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Samaria? (12 Verses)

These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.
Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.
Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Samaria

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about samaria. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about samaria and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about samaria is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on samaria needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about samaria with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about samaria, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about samaria?
Discover 15 Bible verses about samaria. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on samaria, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 15 key verses about samaria spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about samaria are there?
There are 15 key Bible verses about samaria compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about samaria?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about samaria is Ezra 4:9 — "Then wrote Rehum the chancellor , and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Ap..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about samaria?
Samaria is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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