Jorkeam יׇרְקְעָ֑ם
A son or town founded by Raham
Who is Jorkeam in the Bible?
Jorkeam appears in 1 Chronicles 2:44 as either a descendant of Caleb or a town founded by Raham within the tribe of Judah. The exact nature of Jorkeam, whether a person or a place, remains somewhat ambiguous from the biblical text, though genealogical records suggest a connection to Raham as his son or as a settlement he established. This figure or location is part of the broader genealogy of Judah, which traces back to Caleb, the faithful spy who encouraged the Israelites to trust God during their wilderness wanderings (Numbers 13:30, 14:24). While Jorkeam receives only a brief mention in scripture, it contributes to the detailed tribal records that document God's covenant people and their inheritance in the promised land.
Biography
Jorkeam is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.2.44 as one of the descendants of Caleb or a town founded by Raham his 'father'. Caleb was from the tribe of Judah and is known for his faithfulness to God during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings (Num.13.30; 14.24). In the genealogy of Judah recorded in 1 Chronicles 2, Jorkeam is listed as the son of Raham or the town founded by him.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:44
"Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יׇרְקְעָ֑ם |