Keraia
People

Rekem

Rekem was a son of Hebron, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah.

The name Rekem means “vain pictures; divers picture”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:43; only referred to as Rekem (רֶ֫קֶם); son of Hebron; a brother of Korah, Tappuah and Shema; father of Shammai.

Glossary entries

Rekem (Person)

Family members

Father

Hebron

Siblings

Korah Shema Tappuah

Children

Shammai

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 2:43
    The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
  2. 1 Chronicles 2:44
    Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.