# 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](../other/benjamin.md), [twelve tribes of Israel](../other/12tribesofisrael.md))

## Bible References: ##

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

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