Q: Are the 10 Tribes of Israel Lost?
One of the most asked questions concerns the status of the 10 northern tribes of Israel. These tribes of the northern kingdom were defeated by the Assyrians in 722 BC. Thousands of Israelites were exiled to Assyria, and many were tortured to death. The Assyrians resettled the cities in Samaria with Gentiles they had captured from Babylon, Cuthah, Ava, Hamath, and Sepharvaim (2 Ki. 17:23–24).Get More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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Thanks very much pastor David. I will sleep like a baby this night. your answers sweetened my heart.
Thank you for your answer. Everywhere I look I find your common sense, logical, straight forward answers from the Bible that you offer. I can always count on you for the truth. I cannot get enough of your teaching. God bless.
Thank you David for a simple, straight forward and sound response to an oft-asked question with mistaken answers.