1 Samuel 30:27 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir, To them which were in Beth-el - This was in the tribe of Ephraim.

South Ramoth - So called to distinguish it from Ramoth Gilead, beyond Jordan. This Ramoth belonged to the tribe of Simeon, Joshua 19:8.

In Jattir - Supposed by Calmet to be the same as Ether, Joshua 15:42, but more probably Jattir, Joshua 15:48. It was situated in the mountains, and belonged to Judah.

1 Samuel 30:27

27 To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,