1 Samuel 7:17

And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the Lord.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 1:1 Historical context

1 Samuel 1:1 introduces Elkanah from Ramathaim — the same Ramah where Samuel later built an altar and judged Israel.

1 Samuel 1:19 Historical context

1 Samuel 1:19 describes Elkanah's family returning to their house at Ramah — the same hometown Samuel returned to in 7:17.

1 Samuel 8:4 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 8:4, the elders gather to Samuel at Ramah — the same location where he built the altar, confirming Ramah as his base for judging Israel.

1 Samuel 19:18–23 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 19:18-23, David flees to Samuel at Ramah — the same place where Samuel's altar stood, showing Ramah as a safe haven and prophetic center.

1 Samuel 25:1 Historical context

1 Samuel 25:1 reports Samuel's death and burial at Ramah, his home where he built the altar.

Nehemiah 11:33 Historical context

Nehemiah 11:33 lists Ramah among towns resettled — the same town where Samuel built his altar.

Isaiah 10:29 Historical context

Isaiah 10:29 mentions Ramah trembling during invasion — the same town Samuel called home.

Jeremiah 31:15 Historical context

Jeremiah 31:15 depicts Ramah as a place of weeping — a different aspect of the town where Samuel built an altar.

Jeremiah 40:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 40:1 mentions Ramah as the place of Jeremiah's release — another event at Samuel's hometown.

Hosea 5:8 Historical context

Hosea 5:8 calls to sound the trumpet in Ramah — the same town associated with Samuel.