Rekem רֶ֫קֶם
Son of Hebron, of the tribe of Judah
Biography
Rekem is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah (1Ch.2.43, 44). He was one of the sons of Hebron, who was a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hezron. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of several prominent families within the tribe of Judah. Rekem is listed alongside his brothers Jorkeam, Shammai, and Shema (1Ch.2.44). No additional information is provided about Rekem 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 book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 2:43
"The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema."
- 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 | רֶ֫קֶם | H7552I |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Rekem
Rhobok; Codex Alexandrinus Rhokom)). Like his companions, he is called a "king" in Numbers, but a "prince" or "chieftain" in the passage in Josh. The two references are hardly related; both are based on an earlier tradition.glish Language, 398). the Revised Version (British and American) has, however, retained the older word, at least in the margin, in all passages in which it is found in the King James Version): According to Hebrew psychology the reins are the seat of the deepest emotions and affections of man, which God alone can fully know. Thus the Revised Version (British and American) has substituted "heart" for "reins" in the text of Job 19:27; Ps 7:9; 16:7; 26:2; 73:21; Pr 23:16; Jer 11:20; 12:2; 17:10; 20:12; the translation "inward parts" is found but once (Ps 139:13). In one passage the King James Version has translated the Hebrew halac ("loins") with "reins" (Isa 11:5), where the Revised Version (British and American) has rightly substituted "waist" (which see). The Greek word nephros (which is etymologically allied to the Middle English nere, Get. Niere; see Skeat, ibid, 231, under the word "Kidney") is found in 1 Macc 2:24; Re 2:23. compare Mic 4:7); "Thy God reigneth" (Isa 52:7); "Thou hast taken thy great power and didst reign" (Re 11:17, meaning probably "thou didst assume thy might"); (2) the Messiah (Christ) as a just and righteous king (Jer 23:5); an eternal king (Lu 1:33; compare Re 11:15); punishing and subduing His enemies (Lu 19:14,27; 1Co 15:25).
(2) Eponym of a Calebite family (1Ch 2:43 (Rhekom). Probably a town in Southern Judah. A town of this name is given as belonging to Benjamin (Jos 18:27).
(3) A city of Benjamin, mentioned with Irpeel and Taralah (Jos 18:27); the site is unknown.
See also RAKEM.
Horace J. Wolf
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