Bible Dictionary
Tarpelites, The
The Tarpelites were among the Assyrian colonists settled in the cities of Samaria after the northern kingdom of Israel was deported. Their precise identity is uncertain.
Definition
The Tarpelites were a people or race of Assyrian colonists planted in the cities of Samaria after the northern kingdom of Israel was taken into captivity. Their precise identity is unknown.
Biblical Usage
The Tarpelites are listed among the peoples represented in the opposition to the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple.
Historical Background
They belonged to the colonizing population settled in Samaria after the deportation of Israel. The supplied material states that they have not been identified with certainty.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
A race of Assyrian colonists who were planted int he cites of Samaria after the captivity of the northern kingdom of Israel. (Ezra 4:9) They have not been identified with any certainty.