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Ramah

Facts:

Ramah was an ancient Israelite city located about 8 km from Jerusalem. It was in the region where the tribe of Benjamin lived.

• Ramah was where Rachel died after giving birth to Benjamin.
• When the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, they were first brought to Ramah before being moved to Babylon.
• Ramah was the home of Samuel’s mother and father.

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(See also: Benjamin, twelve tribes of Israel)

Bible References:

• 1 Chronicles 27:27
• 1 Samuel 2:11
• 2 Chronicles 16:1
• Jeremiah 31:15
• Joshua 18:25-28
• Matthew 2:17-18

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H7414, G4471