Keraia
Glossary

Rekem (Person)

  1. 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.

  2. The son of Hebron, who was a descendant of Caleb. Rekem was the father of Shammai (1 Chronicles 2:43–44).

People and places

Rekem: Son of Hebron, of the tribe of Judah Rekem: A Midianite king killed by the Israelites