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Ramathaim-Zophim
Holman Bible Dictionary
(ray muh thay' ihm-zoh-fihm) Birthplace of Samuel (1 Samuel 1:1 ). The first element in the name means, “twin peaks.” The final element distinguishes this Ramath from others. Zophim is perhaps a corruption of Zuph, the home district of Samuel (1 Samuel 9:5 ).
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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Ramathaim-Zophim'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​r/ramathaim-zophim.html. 1991.