Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah.
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Glossary
- David Person
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Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
- Naioth Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Al Ram.
- Ramah Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Al Ram.
- Samuel Person
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Heard of God. The peculiar circumstances connected with his birth are recorded in 1 Sam. 1:20 .
- Secu Place
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A hill or watch-tower, a place between Gibeah and Ramah noted for its “great well” ( 1 Sam. 19:22 ); probably the modern Suweikeh, south of Beeroth.