Lexical Definition
רָמָתִי Râmâthîy (raw-maw-thee') Ramathite N:N--LG
patronymic of רָמָה
Ramathite.
- § Ramathite = see Ramah "the height"
- a Ramathite or inhabitant of Ramah
1) an inhabitant of Ramah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הָרָֽמָתִ֑י | the Ramathite | 1Chr.27.27 |
| Ραμαθαίοσ | Ramathite | LXX.1Chr.27.27 |
Extended Information
- Someone descended from Ramath, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.27
Brown-Driver-Briggs
רָמָתִי adjective, of a people (of what Rama?), with article ׳הָרָ 1Chr 27:27 ὁ ἐ Ραηλ; A ὁ Ῥαμαθαῖος.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 27:27 |
Profile
Group • People from Ramah who tended King David's vineyards
People from Ramath(?)
The Ramathites were people from Ramah who were in charge of King David's vineyards.
The Ramathites are mentioned briefly in the context of King David's administration (1 Chronicles 27:27). They were people from the city of Ramah who were appointed to oversee the king's vineyards. This suggests that Ramah was known for its viticulture and that its inhabitants were skilled in tending vineyards. The mention of the Ramathites in this passage highlights the various roles and responsibilities assigned to different groups within David's kingdom.
All entries for Ramathites: רָמָתִי