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Rehum

Rehum in the Bible — returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7) [called Nehum NEH 7:7]. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: merciful; compassionate

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Gender
male
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (2)

Rehumproper name
Hebrew
רְחוּם
Transliteration
rəchum
Meaning
[he] is compassionate
Greek
Ρεουμ
Reference
EZR 2:2
Strong's
H7348
Nehumproper name
Hebrew
נְחוּם
Transliteration
nəchum
Meaning
comfort
Greek
Ναουμ
Reference
NEH 7:7
Strong's
H5149

Family & Relationships (1)

descendant

Jacob(EZR 2:2)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Rehum in the Bible?

Rehum is described in the Bible as returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7) [called Nehum NEH 7:7].

What does the name Rehum mean?

The name Rehum means “merciful; compassionate” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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