Reference: Rekem
Easton
embroidered; variegated. (1.) One of the five Midianite kings whom the Israelites destroyed (Nu 31:8).
(2.) One of the sons of Hebron (1Ch 2:43-44).
(3.) A town of Benjamin (Jos 18:27).
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Fausets
1. One of Midian's five. king's slain by Israel (Nu 31:8).
2. 1Ch 2:43-44. Rehem in Jos 18:27 is a town of Benjamin. Ain Karim, the spring W. of Jerusalem, may represent the name.
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Hastings
1. One of the five kinglets of Midian slain by Moses (Nu 31:8; Jos 13:21). 2. A Calebite family (1Ch 2:43). 3. A clan of Machir (1Ch 7:16 [AV and RV Rakem, but this is simply the pausal form of the Heb. name]). 4. An unidentified city of Benjamin (Jos 18:27).
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Morish
Rek'em
1. King of Midian, slain by the Israelites, when Balaam was also killed. Nu 31:8; Jos 13:21.
2. Son of Hebron. 1Ch 2:43-44.
3. City in Benjamin. Jos 18:27. Not identified.
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Smith
Re'kem
(variegation).
1. One of the five kings or chieftains of Midian slain by the Israelites.
2. One of the four sons of Hebron, and father of Shammai.