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1 Samuel 7:17 nasb — Then his return was to Ramah, for his house was there, and there he judged Israel; and he built there an altar to the L…

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"Then his return was to Ramah, for his house was there, and there he judged Israel; and he built there an altar to the LORD."

— 1 Samuel 7:17, NASB

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1 Samuel 7 — Context

14

The cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even to Gath; and Israel delivered their territory from the hand of the Philistines. So there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.

15

Now Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.

16

He used to go annually on circuit to Bethel and Gilgal and Mizpah, and he judged Israel in all these places.

17

Then his return was to Ramah, for his house was there, and there he judged Israel; and he built there an altar to 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 NASB reads: “Then his return was to Ramah, for his house was there, and there he judged Israel; and he built there an altar to 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 (NASB): “Then his return was to Ramah, for his house was there, and there he judged Israel; and he built there an altar to 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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