Rehum רְחוּם
A Levite who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem
Who is Rehum in the Bible?
Rehum was a Levite who participated in the restoration of Jerusalem's walls during the time of Nehemiah (Neh. 3:17). After receiving permission from the Persian king Artaxerxes to return to Jerusalem, Nehemiah organized a major rebuilding project to repair the city's damaged defenses. Rehum was assigned to work on a specific section of the wall alongside other Levites and community members. His inclusion in the biblical account underscores the important role that Levites played in the physical and spiritual restoration of Jerusalem after the exile.
Biography
Rehum is briefly mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the Levites who helped repair a section of the wall of Jerusalem (Neh.3.17). During the time of Nehemiah, the walls of Jerusalem were in disrepair, leaving the city vulnerable to attack. Nehemiah, who was serving as cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia, received permission to return to Jerusalem and oversee the rebuilding of the walls (Neh.2.1-8). Various individuals and families were assigned to repair specific sections of the wall. Rehum, along with other Levites, worked on a portion of the wall (Neh.3.17). The mention of Rehum in this context highlights the participation of the Levites in the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses and the importance of each person's contribution to the overall project.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 3:17
"Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רְחוּם |