# 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 moving to Babylon.
* Ramah was the home of Samuel's mother and father.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [benjamin](../other/benjamin.md), [12tribesofisrael](../other/12tribesofisrael.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 27:25-27](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/27/25)
* [1 Samuel 02:11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/02/11)
* [2 Chronicles 16:1](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ch/16/01)
* [Jeremiah 31:15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/31/15)
* [Joshua 18:25-28](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jos/18/25)
* [Matthew 02:17-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/02/17)