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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 7:17

BSB
Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.
AKJV
And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar to the LORD.
CPDV
And he returned to Ramah. For his house was there, and he judged Israel there. And then he built an altar to the Lord there.
ERV
And his return was to Ramah, for there was his house; and there he judged Israel: and he built there an altar unto the LORD.
NHEB
His return was to Ramah, for there was his house; and there he judged Israel: and he built there an altar to the LORD.
SMT
And his turning back to Ramah; for there his house; and there he judged Israel; and he will build an altar there to Jehovah.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 7:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 7:17
Summary
Judge establishes home base and religious center
Place
Ramah
Event
Altar construction and establishment
Estimated Time Period
c. 1070 BC
Category
Ritual