‘It is noteworthy that the Israelites taken by the Assyrians from Samaria to the Habur (Habor) district of north-west Mesopotamia and to north-west Iran (the cities of the Medes’)(2Ki.17:6) appear to have assimiliated completely since we hear no more of them’ (The Might That Was Assyria, H.W.F.Saggs, Professor Emeritus of Semitic languages University College, Cardiff, Sidwick and Jackson, London, 1984,pg. 263)
As for the numbers taken, Bullinger notes that in Sargans own inscription he lists-27,900!
And from this you get millions?
LOL!
As for the numbers taken, Bullinger notes that in Sargans own inscription he lists-27,900! I don't see the number you mention in the paragraph you posted. You'll be kind enough to post the part which contains it and the context. Thank you.
Then you may explain what makes you think that was all of the Israelites?
"Hearing no more of them" means "assimilated completely"? Please post the good professor's reasoning for the assumption.
