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Rechab

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Rechab means “horseman” or “rider.” The name belongs to a captain under Ish-bosheth and to the father of Jehonadab, ancestor of the Rechabites.

Definition

Rechab, meaning “rider” or “horseman,” is the name of two biblical men. One was a captain or leader of predatory troops under Ish-bosheth. The other was the father of Jehonadab, ancestor of the Rechabites.

Biblical Usage

Rechab appears in the account of Ish-bosheth’s captains. The other Rechab is identified through his son Jehonadab and the Rechabite family.

Scripture References

2 Samuel 4:2 2 Kings 10:15 2 Kings 10:23 Jeremiah 35:6-19 Nehemiah 3:14 2 Kings 10:33 1 Chronicles 2:65 1 Chronicles 2:55 Jeremiah 35:6 Jeremiah 35:7 Jeremiah 35:2-19 Jeremiah 35

Related Figures

Ish-bosheth Jehonadab

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Horseman, or chariot. (1.) One of Ishbosheth’s “captains of bands” or leaders of predatory troops (2 Sam. 4:2). (2.) The father of Jehonadab, who was the father of the Rechabites (2 Kings 10:15, 23; Jer. 35:6-19).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(rider).
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