Dictionary Summary: The two heights of the Zophites or of the watchers (only in [1 Sam. 1:1](/1sam#1Sam.1.1)), “in the land of Zuph” (9:5). Ramathaim is another name for Ramah (4). One of the Levitical families descended from Kohath, that of Zuph or Zophai ([1 Chr. 6:26](/1chr#1Chr.6.26), [35](/1chr#1Chr.6.35)), had a district assigned to them in Ephraim, which from this circumstance was called “the land of Zuph,” and hence the name of the town, “Zophim.” It was the birth-place of Samuel and the seat of his authority ([1 Sam. 2:11](/1sam#1Sam.2.11); [7:17](/1sam#1Sam.7.17)). It is frequently mentioned in the history of that prophet and of David (15:34; 16:13; 19:18-23). Here Samuel died and was buried (25:1). This town has been identified with the modern Neby Samwil (“the prophet Samuel”), about 4 or 5 miles north-west of Jerusalem. But there is no certainty as to its precise locality. Some have supposed that it may be identical with Arimathea of the New Testament. (See MIZPAH). ²