Bible dictionary for children
Samaria
Samaria is a region in Bible history and can also name its capital city.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Samaria is a region in Bible history and can also name its capital city. Its people and neighboring communities had a complicated shared history.
Talk about it
Why does knowing the setting help explain the woman's surprise?
An example from the Bible
John 4 describes Jesus traveling through Samaria and speaking with a woman at a well. Their conversation crosses a social boundary.
Read John 4:4 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: John 4:4
He needed to pass through Samaria.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
