Ramath-Lehi
LocationsGeographical Setting
Ramath-lehi is an ancient site in the Judean lowlands identified with the biblical account of Samson's victory over the Philistines.
What is the meaning of Ramath-Lehi in the Bible?
Ramath-lehi is a location in the Shephelah where the biblical narrative records Samson killing a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey; the name likely derives from the Hebrew word for 'jawbone' due to the topography or the event.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Ramath-lehi helps readers contextualize the geography of Samson's conflicts with the Philistines and understand the etymological connection between the place name and the specific weapon used in the biblical text.
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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.