Originally Posted by
Balan
The name of the West Bank is known in hebrew as Judeah and Sameria, names from the Bible. So who has taken these area's and changed their names??
Judea and Samaria,(West Bank) are regions of Israel that are deeply connected to the Jewish people historically and religiously. Most of the events of the Bible were written and took place in these areas. Judea and Samaria—The Heartland of Israel.
The area of Israel north of Jerusalem was called Samaria, the area south of Jerusalem, Judea (Judah). In modern times, Judea and Samaria refers to the mountainous area west of the Jordan River, home to many notable sites.
Hebron— Burial place of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their wives. Later on, David set up his kingdom there
Shiloh—Resting place of the Tabernacle for 369 years. Shechem—(Nabulus, burial place of Joseph on a plot of land bought by Jacob.
Bethel—Traditional site of Jacob's dream.
Elon Moreh—Site of God’s promise of the land to Abraham. ....and on and on it goes.