Overview
The Bible addresses rekem across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, 1 Chronicles and Numbers. Closely related themes include Zur, Shema, Desert, Journey of Israel Through The and Midianites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Balaam, Moses and Sihon.
Key Bible verses about rekem
Old Testament
Joshua
And all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, whom Moses smote with the princes of Midian, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, which were dukes of Sihon, dwelling in the country.
And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,
People in the Bible and rekem
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying rekem for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 31:8, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Joshua, 1 Chronicles and Numbers each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Balaam, Moses and Sihon and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Zur, Shema, Desert, Journey of Israel Through The and Midianites.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about rekem?
The Bible addresses rekem across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, 1 Chronicles and Numbers. Closely related themes include Zur, Shema, Desert, Journey of Israel Through The and Midianites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Balaam, Moses and Sihon.
How many Bible verses are about rekem?
The Bible references rekem in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention rekem?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 31:8: “And they slew the kings of Midian, beside the rest of them that were slain; namely, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, five kings of Midian: Balaam also the son of Beor they slew with the sword.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with rekem?
Balaam, Moses and Sihon.
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