Bible Dictionary
JORKEAM
Jorkeam was probably the name of a town founded or represented by Raham in Judah. It may be the same place as Jokdeam.
Definition
Jorkeam was probably the name of a town whose founder or “father” was Raham. It may be the same place as Jokdeam.
Biblical Usage
The name occurs in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 2:44.
Historical Background
Its identification is uncertain; the name may correspond to Jokdeam of Joshua 15:56.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jor'-ke-am (yorqe`am; the King James Version Jorkoam): This is probably to be taken as the name of a town, the "father" or "founder" of which was Raham (1Ch 2:44). It may be identical with "Jokdeam" of Jos 15:56.</p>