Raham
Raham was the son of Shema and the father or founder of Jorkeam, from the tribe of Judah.
The name Raham means “compassion; a friend”
MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:44; only referred to as Raham (רַ֫חַם); a son of Shema; father or founder of Jorkeam.
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Alternative names
- רַ֫חַםRaham
Mentions
- Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.