Rakem רֶ֫קֶם
Son of Sheresh, of the tribe of Manasseh
Who is Rakem in the Bible?
Rakem was a son of Sheresh from the tribe of Manasseh, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:16. He descended from Manasseh through the line of Machir, connecting him to one of the major family branches of that tribe. No other details about his life or accomplishments are recorded in Scripture, but his inclusion in the genealogy reflects the biblical practice of preserving tribal family lines to establish inheritance rights and tribal identity after the settlement of Canaan.
Biography
Rakem is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh (1Ch.7.16). He was the son of Sheresh, who was a descendant of Manasseh through his son Machir. No further details are provided about Rakem in the Bible. His inclusion in the genealogy helps to establish the family lines within the tribe of Manasseh.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:16
"Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רֶ֫קֶם |
Rakem
-ath (raqqath; Codex Vaticanus Omathadaketh; Codex Alexandrinus Rhekkath): The Greek is obviously the result of confusing the two names Rakkath and Hammath, taking "r" in the former for "d". Rakkath was one of the