Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Rakem was a son of Sheresh, from the tribe of Manasseh.
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Rakem is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh (1Ch.7.16). He was the son of Sheresh, who was a descendant of Manasseh through his son Machir. No further details are provided about Rakem in the Bible. His inclusion in the genealogy helps to establish the family lines within the tribe of Manasseh.
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(flower garden), a descendant of Machir the son of Manasseh. (1 Chronicles 7:16) (B.C. before 1451.)
RA'KEM (Flower-gardening), a descendant of Manasseh. 1 Chr 7:16.
RA'KEM (Flower-gardening), a descendant of Manasseh. 1 Chr 7:16.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7552
Machirʼs wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.
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