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.”

"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." - 1 Samuel 7:17
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What does 1 Samuel 7:17 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 7:17 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "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." This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' relationship with…

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Returning to Ramah: The Altar of Our Lives

In the journey of life, there are pivotal moments when we must return to our foundations, to those places that remind us of our calling and purpose. 1 Samuel 7:17 offers a profound glimpse into the life of the prophet Samuel: “And his return was to Ramah; for there was his…

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A Prayer of Commitment and Dedication: Building Our Altars to the Lord

O Most High God, Sovereign Creator of the heavens and the earth, as we come before You in earnest prayer, we reflect deeply upon the sacred words of 1 Samuel 7:17, which declare, "And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he…

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