Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ramathaim-zophim (Heb. with tlme art. ha-Ramathayim Tsophim’ , the two heights, watchers; Sept. , v. r. , making the art. part of the word; Vulg. Ramathayim Tsophim’), the birthplace of the prophet Samuel (1Sa 1:19), his own permanent and official residence (1Sa 7:17; 1Sa 8:4), and the place of his sepulture (1Sa 25:1). It was … Continue reading “Ramathaim-zophim”

Ramathaim, Ramathem ra-ma-thaim, rama-them (1 Macc 11:34; the King James Version). See RAMAH, (4). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Ramathaim, Ramathaim-Zophim RAMATHAIM, RAMATHAIM-ZOPHIM.See Ramah, 4. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

RAMATHAIM See RAMAH. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Ramatha A titular see in Palestine, suppressed in 1884 by the Roman Curia. It was never an episcopal see properly so called, but, in the Middle Ages, the crusaders established the Diocese of Lydda and Rama, the titular of which was generally called Bishop of Rama, i.e. of Ramlet, a town near Lydda, but more … Continue reading “Ramatha”

Ramath of the south (Heb. Ramath-negeb). The Heb. negeb is the general designation for south or south-west of Judah. This was one of the towns of Simeon (Josh. 19:8). It is the same as “south Ramoth” (1 Sam. 30:27; R.V., “Ramoth of the south”). Its site is doubtful. Some have thought it another name for … Continue reading “Ramath of The South”

Ramath-negeb or RAMATH OF THE SOUTH (Heb. Ramath’ Ne’geb, ; Sept. , v. r. ; Vulg. Ranath contra australem plagam), a place apparently on the extreme southern border of Simeon. In this form it is only mentioned in Jos 19:8; and, from the peculiarity of the construction, there being no copulative, it would seem to … Continue reading “Ramath-negeb (2)”

Ramath-mizpeh is conjecturally located by Tristram (Bible Places, page 226), at Tibneh, a little west of Jebel Ajlun, the northerly crest of Gilead. “It is the most conspicuous site in the district, a fine natural fortress on an isolated round mamelon-shaped hill, rising above the wide plateau, and commanding a magnificent view of western Palestine.” … Continue reading “Ramath-mizpeh”

Ramath-lehi (Heb. tRamath’ Lechi’, , craggy height [see below]; Sept. ; Vulg. Ramathlechi, quod intienp etatur elevatio maxilloe). The origin of this name, which occurs only in Jdg 15:17, forms one of the most romantic episodes in Scripture history. Samson, having been bound with two new cords, was given up to the Philistines at a … Continue reading “Ramath-Lehi”

Ramath (Ramah) of the South A town in the extreme S. of Simeon (Jos 19:8). The same as Baalath Beer. (See BAALATH BEER.) South Ramoth, 1Sa 30:27. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary