Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Regem-melech was one of the messengers sent to the house of God to inquire of the Lord.
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Also known as Regem Melek
Regem-melech is mentioned in the book of Zechariah as one of the messengers sent by the people of Bethel to inquire of the Lord (Zec.7.2). The context suggests that this event took place after the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile and during the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. The people of Bethel sent Regem-melech and his companions to the house of God (the temple) to pray and to ask the priests and prophets a question regarding fasting and mourning (Zec.7.3). The people wanted to know if they should continue to observe the fasts they had established during the exile, now that the temple was being rebuilt. In response, the Lord spoke through Zechariah, emphasizing that true obedience and justice were more important than formal fasting (Zec.7.4-14). The mention of Regem-melech highlights the people's desire for guidance and their willingness to seek the Lord's direction through the priests and prophets.
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Friend of the king, one of the two messengers sent by the exiled Jews to Jerusalem in the time of Darius (Zech. 7:2) to make inquiries at the temple.
RE'GEM-ME'LECH (friend of the king), one of the persons who were sent by those in captivity to make inquiries at the temple. Zech 7:2.
RE'GEM-ME'LECH (friend of the king), one of the persons who were sent by those in captivity to make inquiries at the temple. Zech 7:2.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7278
Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech, along with their men, to plead before the LORD
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