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).
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.
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).
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.
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.