Jorkeam יׇרְקְעָ֑ם
A son or town founded by Raham
Biography
Jorkeam is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.2.44 as one of the descendants of Caleb or a town founded by Raham his 'father'. Caleb was from the tribe of Judah and is known for his faithfulness to God during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings (Num.13.30; 14.24). In the genealogy of Judah recorded in 1 Chronicles 2, Jorkeam is listed as the son of Raham or the town founded by him.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:44
"Shema became the father of Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem became the father of Shammai."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יׇרְקְעָ֑ם | H3421 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)