Strong's Lexicon Reqem: Reqem Original Word: רֶקֶם Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to embroider or variegate. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "Reqem," as it is specific to the Hebrew context and narrative. Usage: In the Bible, "Reqem" is used as a proper noun referring to a person and a place. It is the name of one of the five Midianite kings defeated by the Israelites under Moses' leadership (Numbers 31:8). Additionally, it is a city in the territory of Benjamin (Joshua 18:27). Cultural and Historical Background: The Midianites were a nomadic people descended from Abraham through Keturah, and they often interacted with the Israelites, sometimes as allies and other times as adversaries. The defeat of the Midianite kings, including Reqem, was a significant event in Israel's wilderness journey, symbolizing God's deliverance and judgment against those who opposed His people. The city of Reqem in Benjamin's territory reflects the settlement patterns of the Israelite tribes as they established themselves in the Promised Land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqam Definition "having many colors," a Midianite king, also two Isr., also a city in Benjamin NASB Translation Rakem (1), Rekem (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֶ֫קֶם proper name 1. masculine a. a king of Midian Numbers 31:8 (Ροκομ), Joshua 13:21 (Ροβοκ, A Ροκομ, ᵐ5 Οροκομ). b. a 'son' of Hebron 1 Chronicles 2:43,44, Ρεκομ, Ροκομ, Ρωκημ. c. name in Gilead 1 Chronicles 7:16, ᵐ5L Ρακαμ. 2. location in Benjamin, Joshua 18:27, Νακαν, A ᵐ5L Ρεκεμ[ν]. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rekem From raqam; versi-color; Rekem, the name of a place in Palestine, also of a Midianite and an Israelite -- Rekem. see HEBREW raqam Forms and Transliterations וְרֶ֖קֶם וְרֶ֥קֶם וָרָֽקֶם׃ ורקם ורקם׃ רֶ֙קֶם֙ רקם re·qem rekem reqem vaRakem veRekem wā·rā·qem wārāqem wə·re·qem wəreqemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 31:8 HEB: אֱוִ֤י וְאֶת־ רֶ֙קֶם֙ וְאֶת־ צ֤וּר NAS: Evi and Rekem and Zur KJV: [namely], Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, INT: their slain Evi and Rekem and Zur and Hur Joshua 13:21 Joshua 18:27 1 Chronicles 2:43 1 Chronicles 2:44 1 Chronicles 7:16 6 Occurrences |
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