1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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I Samuel 7:17

And he returned to Ramatha: for there was his house, and there he judged Israel: he built also there an altar to the Lord.

Ramatha; his native place. His high office would not allow him to remain always near the tabernacle, 1 Kings 1:11., and 28. (Calmet) --- Lord, by his direction, (Menochius) both to satisfy his own devotion, and that he might consult the Lord when the people wanted advice. (Calmet)