Ramah

CityOld Testament

31.9167°N, 35.1333°E View on Map

Ramah (also Ramathaim-zophim) was the hometown of Samuel the prophet. He lived here, judged Israel from here, and was buried here. It was a center for the prophets and the school of prophets. Saul first met Samuel here when searching for his father's donkeys.

Historical Timeline

Samuel is born to Hannah and Elkanah from Ramah

Samuel builds an altar and judges Israel from Ramah

Israel's elders come to Samuel at Ramah to demand a king

David flees to Samuel at Ramah to escape Saul

Samuel dies and is buried at Ramah

Notable Characters

Samuel

SamuelBorn, lived, judged Israel, and was buried at Ramah

Hannah

HannahLived in Ramah; dedicated Samuel to the Lord

David

DavidFled to Samuel at Ramah when escaping from Saul

Key Verses

1 Samuel 1:19-20 1 Samuel 7:17 1 Samuel 25:1

Frequently Asked Questions

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