Then he would return to Ramah, for his home was there; and there also he administered justice for Israel. And he built an altar to the LORD there—Samuel's home base is *Ramah* (height), where he also maintains an *mizbeach* (altar) for personal and communal worship. The combination of home, court, and sanctuary marks him as simultaneously domestic, civic, and religious authority.

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