ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Kgs 23:18
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2 Kgs 23:18

23:18 Samaria. The name here probably designates the former northern kingdom (v. 19 and 17:24; 1 Kin. 13:32) and not the city. The northern prophet was from Bethel (1 Kin. 13:11), and Omri built the city of Samaria sometime after this prophecy (1 Kin. 16:24 and note).