Lexical Definition
רֶקֶם Reqem (reh'-kem) Rekem N:N-M-P
from רָקַם; versi-color
Rekem.
- § Rekem = "variegation"
- Rekem, the name of a place in Palestine, also of a Midianite and an Israelite
n pr m 1) one of the 5 kings of Midian killed by the Israelites
2) one of the 4 sons of Hebron and the father of Shammai
3) a Manassite, son of Machir by Maachah his wife
n pr loc
4) a town in Benjamin; site unknown
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְרֶ֥קֶם | and Rekem | Josh.18.27 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
רֶ֫קֶם proper name
1. masculine a. a king of Midian Num 31:8 (Ροκομ), Josh 13:21 (Ροβοκ, A Ροκομ, ᵐ5 Οροκομ).
b. a 'son' of Hebron 1Chr 2:43; 1Chr 2:44, Ρεκομ, Ροκομ, Ρωκημ.
c. name in Gilead 1Chr 7:16, ᵐ5L Ρακαμ.
2. location in Benjamin, Josh 18:27, Νακαν, A ᵐ5L Ρεκεμ[ν].
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 31:8 |
| Joshua | 13:21 · 18:27 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:43 · 2:44 · 7:16 |
Profile
Rekem • City in Benjamin
Rekem was a city allotted to the tribe of Benjamin (Jos. 18:27).
- A location near Irpeel יִרְפְּאֵל only mentioned at Jos.18.27;
- only referred to as Rekem רֶקֶם.
Rekem is listed among the cities in the territorial allotment of the tribe of Benjamin (Jos. 18:27). It is mentioned only once, and no other information is provided about its history or location.
All entries for Rekem: רֶקֶם