The fact that the city of Beth - shan in northeastern Israel was later called Scythopolis may indicate a period of Scythian occupation. ​ — 1 Samuel 31: 11, 12.
Fakta bahwa kota Bet - syan di bagian timur laut Israel belakangan disebut Skitopolis mungkin menunjukkan adanya suatu jangka waktu pendudukan orang Skit. — 1 Samuel 31: 11, 12.