Raham רַ֫חַם
Son of Shema and founder of Jorkeam, of Judah
Biography
Raham is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah (1Ch.2.44). He was the son of Shema and the father or founder of Jorkeam. No additional information is provided about Raham in the Bible. His mention in the genealogy serves to trace the lineage of certain families within the tribe of Judah.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:44
"Shema became the father of Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem became the father of Shammai."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רַ֫חַם | H7357 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)