Son of Hebron, of the tribe of Judah
Rekem
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:43.
רֶ֫קֶםRekem
The name means “vain pictures; divers picture.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Rekem Written by AI
Rekem is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:43). He was one of the sons of Hebron, who was a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hezron. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of several prominent families within the tribe of Judah. Rekem is listed alongside his brothers Jorkeam, Shammai, and Shema (1 Chronicles 2:44). No additional information is provided about Rekem or his role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and descendants of Judah.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Rekem, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Embroidered; variegated. (1.) One of the five Midianite kings whom the Israelites destroyed (Num. 31:8).
(2.) One of the sons of Hebron (1 Chr. 2:43, 44).
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(3.) A town of Benjamin (Josh. 18:27).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 2:43
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
- 1 Chronicles 2:44
Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.
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