Ramathites רָמָתִי
People from Ramah who tended King David's vineyards
Biography
The Ramathites are mentioned briefly in the context of King David's administration (1Ch.27.27). They were people from the city of Ramah who were appointed to oversee the king's vineyards. This suggests that Ramah was known for its viticulture and that its inhabitants were skilled in tending vineyards. The mention of the Ramathites in this passage highlights the various roles and responsibilities assigned to different groups within David's kingdom.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:27
"and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite; and over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | רָמָתִי | H7435 |