Raamses
LocationsGeographical Setting
Pi-Ramesses was the capital city of Egypt during the 19th and 20th Dynasties, constructed by Ramesses II as a new administrative and military hub in the Nile Delta.
What is the meaning of Raamses in the Bible?
An ancient Egyptian city established as a capital and administrative center during the New Kingdom. It served as a primary site for royal residence and monumental construction.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its mention in Exodus 1:11 provides a historical marker for the Israelites' forced labor in Egypt during the Ramesside period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Raamses (located near modern Qantir (ancient Pi-Ramesses) and Tanis (ancient Pi-Ramesses branch)) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Raamses in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Raamses clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Exodus 1:11
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Raamses." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/raamses/