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Rechab

A man, in the time of the United Monarchy · Tribe of Benjamin · named in 4 verses

the name means rider Strong's Lexicon

Rechab and his brother Baanah were captains in Ishbosheth's army during the time of David.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Horseman, or chariot. (1.) One of Ishbosheth's "captains of bands" or leaders of predatory troops (2 Sam. 4:2).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents Rimmon
Siblings Baanah

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at 2 Samuel 4:2.

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Verses that name Rechab