Bible Dictionary
Raham
Raham was a descendant of Caleb, son of Shema and father of Jorkeam.
Definition
Raham was a descendant of Caleb, son of Shema and father of Jorkeam. The name is associated with pity, love, or mercy.
Biblical Usage
Raham appears in the genealogy of Caleb’s descendants.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Merciful, one of the descendants of Caleb, the son of Hezron (1 Chr. 2:44).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(belly). In the genealogy of the descendants of Caleb the son of Hezron, (1 Chronicles 2:44) Raham is described as the son of Shema and father of Jorkoam.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ra'-ham (racham, "pity," "love"): Son of Shema, and father of Jorkeam (1Ch 2:44).</p>