Regem רֶ֫גֶם

Male Tribe of Judah H7276 1 book

Son of Jahdai, of the tribe of Judah

Who is Regem in the Bible?

Regem was a son of Jahdai, a descendant of the tribe of Judah through Caleb, the son of Hezron, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:47. He appears in the genealogical records of Judah but is not mentioned elsewhere in Scripture, and no details are provided about his personal life or accomplishments. His inclusion in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles 2 serves the important purpose of documenting the family lines and tribal heritage of Judah, preserving the historical record of the descendants of one of Israel's most prominent tribes.

Biography

Regem is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah (1Ch.2.47). He was one of the sons of Jahdai, who was a descendant of Judah through Caleb, the son of Hezron. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of several prominent families within the tribe of Judah. No additional information is provided about Regem 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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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 2:47

    "The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew רֶ֫גֶם
Encyclopedia Article

Regem

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

em-me'-lek, re'-gem-mel'-ek (reghem melekh): One of a deputation sent to inquire concerning the propriety of continuing the commemoration of the destruction of the temple by holding a fast (<ref osisRef="Bib