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Rekem in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(variegation). 1. One of the five kings or chieftains of Midian slain by the Israelites. Nu 31:8; Jos 13:21 2. One of the four sons of Hebron, and father of Shammai. 1Ch 2:43,44...

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Remaliah in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(protected by Jehovah). The father of Pekah, captain of Pekahiah; king of Israel, who slew his master and usurped his throne. 2Ki 15:25-37; 16:1,5; 2Ch 28:6; Isa 7:1-9; 8:6 (B.C. 756.)...

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Reuben in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

roo'-ben, ru'-ben (re'ubhen; Rhouben): The eldest son of Jacob, born to him by Leah in Paddan-aram (Gen 29:32). 1. Jacob's Oldest Son: This verse seems to suggest two derivations of the name. As it stands in Massoretic Text it means "behold a son"; but the reason given for so calling him is "The Lord hath looked upon my affliction," which in He...

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Rekem in Easton's Bible Dictionary

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)....

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Remaliah in Hitchcock's Bible Names

the exaltation of the Lord...

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Reuben in Naves Topical Bible

-Son of Jacob Ge 29:32; 1Ch 2:1 -Brings mandrakes (an aphrodisiac) to his mother Ge 30:14 -Commits incest with one of his father's concubines, and, in consequence, forfeits his birthright Ge 35:22; 49:4; 1Ch 5:1 -Adroitly seeks to save Joseph from the conspiracy of his brothers Ge 37:21-30; 42:22 -Jacob's prophetic benediction upon Ge 49...

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Rekem in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

1. One of Midian's five. king's slain by Israel (Numbers 31:8). 2. 1 Chronicles 2:43-44. Rehem in Joshua 18:27 is a town of Benjamin. Ain Karim, the spring W. of Jerusalem, may represent the name....

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Rephael in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

re'-fa-el, ref'-a-el (repha'el, "God has healed"; Rhaphael): The eponym of a family of gatekeepers (1 Ch 26:7). The name occurs in Tobit and Enoch ("Raphael"); it probably belongs to a group of late formations. See Gray, HPN, 225, 311....

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Rekem in Hitchcock's Bible Names

vain pictures; divers picture...

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Reuben in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(behold a son), Jacob's firstborn Child, Ge 29:32 the son of Leah. (B.C. 1753.) The notices of the patriarch Reuben give, on the whole a favorable view of his disposition. To him and him alone the preservation of Joseph's life appears to have been due and afterward he becomes responsible for his safety. Ge 37:18-30; 42:37 Of the repulsive crim...

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