Note 3 at Mt 2:18: Rachel died when Benjamin was born, and she was buried near Bethlehem (Ge 35:16-19). Later, the tribe of Benjamin settled in the same area. At least two settlements in this area were called Ramah, one in the northern portion of Benjamin near Bethel and another much closer to Bethlehem. The full name of the southern settlement was Ramathaimzophim (1Sa 1:1) and was also the home of Samuel (1Sa 7:17). Since Herod slew children not only in Bethlehem, but also "in all the coasts [surrounding area] thereof" (Mt 2:16), either city could fulfill the prophecy to some extent, but Ramathaimzophim would best fulfill it. The voice was heard in Rama because of its close proximity to both Bethlehem and Rachel's tomb.