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Regem

רֶגֶם/REE-gem/

“Friend”

Summary

Regem was a descendant of Caleb mentioned among the sons of Jahdai in the genealogies of Judah.

☩Genealogy

Regem was the first named of six sons of Jahdai, apparently of the family of Caleb. He appears only in 1 Chronicles 2:47. The name means 'friend.' He was likely the eponym of a Calebite family or clan.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:47

Related Verses2 mentions

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

2:47

Zechariah· 1 verse

7:2

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Regem," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Regem," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Regem," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
  4. 4.George Morrish, "Regem," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).