Bible Dictionary

Rekem

Embroidered; variegated. (1.) One of the five Midianite kings whom the Israelites destroyed (Num. 31:8). (2.) One of the sons of Hebron (1 Chr. 2:43, 44). (3.) A town of Benjamin (Josh. 18:27).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Embroidered; variegated. ) One of the five Midianite kings whom the Israelites destroyed (Num. 31:8). ) One of the sons of Hebron (1 Chr. 2:43, 44). ) A town of Benjamin (Josh. 18:27).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

one of the towns of the allotment of Benjamin. (Joshua 18:27) Its existing site is unknown. (variegation).

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

RE'KEM (variegation, flower-garden). One of the Midianite kings who were slain by the Israelites. Num 31:8; Josh 13:21. A descendant of Judah, and son of Hebron. 1 Chr 2:43.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary

RE'KEM (flower-gardening), a city of Benjamin. Josh 18:27. Its site is unknown.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

vain pictures; divers picture