Read Full Chapter
He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver and built a city there, calling it Samaria after the name of Shemer, who had owned the hill.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver; and he built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, the owner of the hill, Samaria.
World English Bible (WEB)
And he bought{H7069}{(H8799)} the hill{H2022} Samaria{H8111} of Shemer{H8106} for two talents{H3603} of silver{H3701}, and built{H1129}{(H8799)} on the hill{H2022}, and called{H7121}{(H8799)} the name{H8034} of the city{H5892} which he built{H1129}{(H8804)}, after the name{H8034} of Shemer{H8106}, owner{H113} of the hill{H2022}, Samaria{H8111}.
Strong's King James
and he buyeth the mount Samaria from Shemer, with two talents of silver, and buildeth on the mount, and calleth the name of the city that he hath built by the name of Shemer, lord of the hill—Samaria.
Young's Literal Translation
Footnotes:
The F.O.G Commentary:
The F.O.G Commentary brings deeper contextual insight to every verse in the Bible. Browse any available commentary below, or help shape our study priorities by requesting a commentary for this verse in the comments. Your input guides which verses we explore next as we build this growing resource together. What is the F.O.G?
Add your first comment to this post