Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Rekem was a son of Hebron, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah.
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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 1Chronicles 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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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7552
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.
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