It refers to the ten northern tribes that were conquered and forced to migrate by the Assyrians. Most likely, there were survivors who rejoined the other Jews who eventually ended up in the same area, when a short time after the rest of Jews started getting forced out of Israel. It’s unlikely any ended up in exotic locations (regardless of assertions that some ended up in India or Ethiopia). Anyone claiming to have found a missing tribe is pulling your leg, and if he asks for money, he’s probably trying to rip you off.
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