What does 2 Kings 17:24 mean?

The king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took over Samaria and lived in its towns. 2 Kings 17:24 - Modern Text Bible

(Assyria repopulated the land with people from other conquered regions, replacing the Israelites with foreigners.)