The meaning of “רֶקֶם”
Understanding Reqem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Rekem. - § Rekem = "variegation" - Rekem, the name of a place in Palestine, also of a Midianite and an Israelite n pr m ...
רֶקֶם
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 31:8 | “And they slew the kings of Midian, beside the rest of them that were slain; namely, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, five kings of Midian: Balaam also the son of Beor they slew with the sword.” Word: רֶקֶם (Reqem) | |
| Joshua 18:27 | “And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,” Word: רֶקֶם (Reqem) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:44 | “And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.” Word: רֶקֶם (Reqem) |