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Arimathea

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EAS

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

A “city of the Jews” (Luke 23:51), the birth-place of Joseph in whose sepulchre our Lord was laid (Matt. 27:57, 60; John 19:38). It is probably the same place as Ramathaim in Ephraim, and the birth-place of Samuel (1 Sam. 1:1, 19). Others identify it with Ramleh in Dan, or Rama (q.v.) in Benjamin (Matt. 2:18).

Scripture References

Luke 23:51 Matthew 27:57 Matthew 27:60 John 19:38 1 Samuel 1:1 1 Samuel 1:19 Matthew 2:18

SMI

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(heights). (Matthew 27:57; Luke 23:51; John 19:38) St. Luke calls it “a city of Judea.” It is identified by many with the modern Ramleh .

Scripture References

Luke 23:51 Matthew 27:57 Matthew 27:60 John 19:38 1 Samuel 1:1 1 Samuel 1:19 Matthew 2:18

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