Note 3 at Mt. 2:18: Rachel died when Benjamin was born, and she was buried near Bethlehem (Gen. 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 Ramathaim-zophim (1 Sam. 1:1) and was also the home of Samuel (1 Sam. 7:17). Since Herod slew children not only in Bethlehem, but also "in all the coasts (surrounding area) thereof" (v. 16), either city could fulfill the prophecy to some extent, but Ramathaim-zophim would best fulfill it. The voice was heard in Rama because of its close proximity to both Bethlehem and Rachel's tomb.