Rekem

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A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.43.

Rekem is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:43, 44). He was one of the sons of Hebron, who was a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hezron. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of several prominent families within the tribe of Judah. Rekem is listed alongside his brothers Jorkeam, Shammai, and Shema (1 Chronicles 2:44). No additional information is provided about Rekem or his role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and descendants of Judah.