Who was Ramah?

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The story of Ramah

Ramah - Prophet.
Ramah - Prophet.
Prophet.

Ramah was a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He was the son of Jerahmeel, the grandson of Hezron, and the great-grandson of Perez. He was the brother of Caleb, the father of Maaz, and the grandfather of Bethzur. Ramah is best known for being the place where the prophet Samuel lived and served as a judge. He was a prophet and a leader of the Israelites, and he was responsible for anointing Saul and David as kings. He was also responsible for writing the books of Judges and Ruth. Ramah was a key figure in the history of the Israelites. He was a leader and a prophet, and he was responsible for anointing two of the most important kings in the history of the Israelites. He was also responsible for writing two books of the Bible. He is remembered for his leadership and his prophetic work.

Name meaning

Height

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophet.

First mention

Joshua 18:25

Appearances in the Bible

34 mentions

Ramah in the Bible

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Joshua

Chapter 18

Remaining Tribal Allotments

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the remaining tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 19

Tribal Allotments Complete

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.

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Judges

Chapter 4

Yael Kills Sisera

Deborah, a prophetess, leads Israel to victory against the Canaanites.

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Judges

Chapter 19

The Levite's Concubine

A Levite's concubine is raped and murdered, leading to a civil war among the tribes of Israel.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 1

Hannah's Prayer

A barren woman named Hannah prays for a son and dedicates him to God's service when he is born. She gives birth to Samue...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 2

Hannah's Song of Praise

Hannah sings a song of thanksgiving for God's blessing of a son, declaring that God lifts up the humble and brings down ...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 7

Samuel Leads Israel

Samuel leads the Israelites in a period of victory and prosperity. He judges the people justly and serves as a mediator ...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 8

The People Demand a King

The people of Israel demand a king, even though God has been their king through the judges and prophets. Samuel warns th...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 15

Saul Disobeys God Again

Saul disobeys God's commands and is rejected as king for a second time.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 16

David Anointed King Again

David is anointed as the next king of Israel for a second time by Samuel.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 19

Michal Helps David Escape

Saul tries to kill David, who flees and becomes a fugitive.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 20

Jonathan Warns David

David and Jonathan renew their friendship and make a covenant with each other.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 22

Saul's Bloody Vengeance

David lives in the wilderness and attracts a band of followers as he evades Saul's attempts to capture him.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 25

Death of Samuel

Samuel dies, and David mourns his loss.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 28

Saul Consult with a Medium

Saul consults with a medium to speak to the dead Samuel, who prophesies Saul's impending defeat and death.

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1 Kings

Chapter 15

Abijam's Reign in Judah

Abijam becomes king of Judah and continues the sins of his father.

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2 Kings

Chapter 8

Jehoram's Reign and Death in Israel

Jehoram becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 16

Asa's Alliance and Rebuke

Asa's shift in strategy, forming alliances with foreign powers, and the prophet Hanani's rebuke highlighting the import...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 22

Athaliah's Usurpation

The narrative unfolds the turbulent period of Athaliah's usurpation, highlighting the struggles faced by the legitimate ...

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Ezra

Chapter 2

Return of the Exiles to Jerusalem

The list of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 7

The Completion of the Wall

The completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the dedication.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 11

Reestablishment of Worship

The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.

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Hosea

Chapter 5

Israel's Punishment

God announces His punishment for Israel's sins, including military defeat and destruction.

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Isaiah

Chapter 10

God's Judgment on Assyria

In Isaiah chapter 10, the prophet foretells God's judgment upon Assyria, who had become a powerful and oppressive empire...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 31

The Promise of the New Covenant

In Jeremiah 31, God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah to promise a new covenant with his people. This covenant will no...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 40

Gedaliah Appointed Governor

After the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians, the Babylonian captain, Nebuzaradan, appointed Gedaliah as governor over...

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