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1 Samuel 7:16

1 Samuel 7:17 kjv — And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the…

King James Version

"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, King James Version

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1 Samuel 7 — Context

14

And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even unto Gath; and the coasts thereof did Israel deliver out of the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.

15

And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.

16

And he went from year to year in circuit to Beth–el, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places.

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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 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 7:17 say?
1 Samuel 7:17 in the King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 7:17 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 7:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 7:17.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 7:17 in?
1 Samuel 7:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 7:17?
1 Samuel 7:17 reads (KJV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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