The Samaritans still worshipped on Mount Gerizim, and the Jews had a scornful, disrespectful attitude toward them. ​ — John 4: 20 - 22; 8: 48.
Samaarlased kummardasid Jumalat veelgi Gerisimi mäel ning juudid suhtusid neisse põlguse ja lugupidamatusega.