The prince or king of Midian who was killed with his four partners in a battle led by Moses at the command of the Lord (Numbers 31:8, Joshua 13:21). The Israelites who lived near the area ruled by Rekem had been led away to worship the false god called Baal-peor.
→ View encyclopedia entryThe son of Hebron, who was a descendant of Caleb. Rekem was the father of Shammai (1 Chronicles 2:43–44).
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Rekem (Person)
This term has multiple meanings in the Bible:
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.