Strong’s H7394

רֵכָב

Part of speech

proper name, masculine; Adjective, of a people

Transliteration

Rekab

Pronunciation

RAY-kab

Definition

Rekab

Meaning

Rekab

Usage

Rekab is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to several individuals. The most notable Rekab is the father of Jehonadab (or Jonadab), who was the founder of the Rechabites, a nomadic group known for their strict adherence to their ancestor's command to live a simple, abstinent lifestyle.

Bible references

2 Samuel 4:2;2 Samuel 4:5;2 Samuel 4:6;2 Samuel 4:9;2 Kings 10:15;2 Kings 10:23;1 Chronicles 2:55;Nehemiah 3:14;Jeremiah 35:6;Jeremiah 35:8;Jeremiah 35:14;Jeremiah 35:16;Jeremiah 35:19