Yes. Samaria was the capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel. (Gibeah, Hebron, and Jerusalem were the capitals of the United Kingdom of Israel.)
The Northern Kingdom of Israel had a capital at Samaria, but the current capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
Samaria was the capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel in 700 BCE.
King Omri
King Omri chose Samaria to be the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
The capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel was Samaria while the capital of the Southern Kingdom of Judah was Jerusalem. The Modern State of Israel has its capital in Jerusalem as well.
David eventually became king over all Israel, and he transferred his capital from Hebron to Jerusalem. (2 Samuel 5:1-9)
Samaria was located right outside Galilee and north of Judaea. It was surrounded by both the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.
Samaria fell in 722 BCE. It was the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and was conquered by the Assyrian Empire during their campaign against Israel. This event marked the end of the Northern Kingdom and led to the exile of many Israelites.
Samaria is in the region that is referred to as the West Bank. To Israel, it is known as the Judea and Samaria Area.
King Omri of Israel was responsible for moving the northern kingdom's capital to Samaria. He established Samaria as the capital around the 9th century BCE after purchasing the hill from Shemer, which provided a strategically advantageous location. This decision was significant in solidifying the political and economic power of the northern kingdom of Israel. Omri's choice also set the stage for future rulers, including his son Ahab, to further develop the city.
No, Samaria is a region in Israel. It is in what is referred to as the West Bank.