Rechah
רֵכָה/REE-kah/
“Hindermost; uttermost part”
Summary
Rechah was a place in Judah mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles, inhabited by descendants of Judah.
☩Location
In 1 Chronicles 4:12, Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah the founder of Ir-nahash are described as 'the men of Rechah.' The name appears to refer to a place inhabited by descendants of Judah. Its exact location is unknown, though some scholars have identified it with Rashiah, about three miles south of Hebron.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:12
Related Verses1 mention
1 Chronicles· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Rechah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Rechah," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Rechah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).