Kingdom of Israel (Samaria) been referred to as "Israel in Samaria". According to the Hebrew Bible, the territory of the Kingdom of Israel comprised the territories of the tribes of Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, Dan, Manasseh, Ephraim, Reuben and Gad. Its capital was Samaria according to the Book of Isaiah. The United Kingdom of Israel and Judah is said to have existed from about 1030 to about 930 BCE. It was a union of all the twelve Israelite tribes living in the area that presently approximates modern Israel and the other Levantine territories including much of western Jordan, and western Syria. After the death
Cultural references to Samson Manson of Garbage fame recently recorded a cover of "Samson & Delilah" for the TV show "" Season Two premiere episode which is also called "Samson & Delilah". Indie-rock artist Boy in a Jar has a song called "Six Thieves" that heavily references the story of Samson. The album "Birds of Prey" by Godley and Creme features a song "Samson" with references to Delilah. The song "My Defenses Are Down" from the musical "Annie Get Your Gun" contains the line, "Like Samson, without his hair". The Pixies' song "Gouge Away" is based on Samson's story. Leonard Cohen wrote the song