Ramoth-Gilead, (Hebrew: רָמֹת גִּלְעָד; Douay-Rheims: Ramoth Galaad; meaning "Heights of Gilead"), is a city of refuge east of the Jordan river; called "Ramoth in Gilead" (Deuteronomy 4:43; Joshua 20:8; 21:38). It was in the tribal territorial allotment of the tribe of Gad.
Historical events[]
Here, during the battle of Ramoth Gilead between Israel and Arameans, Ahab of Israel joined Jehoshaphat in the battle but was mortally wounded by an arrow and died (1 Kings 22:1-36).
Later in an incident occurred when Ahaziah and Joram fought against Hazael king of Syria and Joram was wounded (2 Kings 8:28).
In this city, Jehu, the son of Jehoshaphat, was anointed by one of the sons of the prophets (9:1, 4).
Location[]
It has with probability been identified with Reimun, on the northern slope of the Jabbok, about 5 miles west of Jerash or Gerasa, one of the cities of Decapolis.
Other possible locations include:
- Gerosh, about 25 miles north-east of Salt
- Ramath-Mizpeh.
References[]
Some or all of this article is forked from Wikipedia. The original article was at Ramoth-Gilead. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. This entry incorporates text from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary, originally published in 1897.