Jorkeam
Jorkeam was a descendant of Caleb or a town founded by Raham in the tribe of Judah.
MaleTribe of Judah(?)Old Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man or town of the tribe of Judah at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:44; only referred to as Jorkeam (יׇרְקְעָ֑ם); a son of Raham.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יׇרְקְעָ֑םJorkeam
Mentions
- Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.