After a prolonged Assyrian siege, Samaria is captured and many Israelites are deported, bringing the northern kingdom of Israel to an end.
Location: Samaria
Book: 2 Kings
Era: Divided Monarchy
Scripture: 2 Kings 17
Outcome: Samaria falls to Assyria and the northern kingdom of Israel collapses into exile.
People involved: Hoshea, Shalmaneser V, Sargon II