The northern part of Palestine, allotted to Zebulon and Naphtali and bordering on Phoenicia and Syria, was known as the "Galilee of the Nations," or, Gentiles, because of its mixed population. The manners and customs of the people, and even the dialect spoken became affected by foreign settlers. From time to time the region was invaded by hostile hordes. Concerning the invasion of Benhadad, the Syrian, see Kings 15:20. Of the havoc wrought by Tiglath Pileser, the Assyrian, see 2 Kings 15:29-32.