Bible Dictionary
RECAH
Recah is mentioned only as the place associated with certain men in 1 Chronicles 4:12. Scripture provides no reliable information about its location.
Definition
Recah is a place mentioned in connection with certain men in Judah’s genealogical records. The biblical reference identifies “the men of Recah” but gives no further description.
Biblical Usage
Recah occurs in 1 Chronicles 4:12, where certain persons are called its men.
Historical Background
There is no reliable information in the supplied material concerning Recah’s location or history.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>re'-ka (rekhah; Codex Vaticanus Rhechab; Codex Alexandrinus Rhepha; the King James Version Rechah): In 1Ch 4:12 certain persons are described as "the men of Recah," but there is absolutely no information either about the place or its position.</p>