Man or town at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jorkeam was a descendant of Caleb or a town founded by Raham in the tribe of Judah.
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Also known as Jorkoam
Jorkeam is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.2.44 as one of the descendants of Caleb or a town founded by Raham his 'father'. Caleb was from the tribe of Judah and is known for his faithfulness to God during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings (Num.13.30; 14.24). In the genealogy of Judah recorded in 1Chronicles 2, Jorkeam is listed as the son of Raham or the town founded by him.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3421
Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.
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