Rechab

Rechab [N] [H] [S]

horseman, or chariot.

  • One of Ishbosheth's "captains of bands" or leaders of predatory troops ( 2 Samuel 4:2 ).

  • The father of Jehonadab, who was the father of the Rechabites ( 2 Kings 10:15 2 Kings 10:23 ; Jeremiah 35:6-19 ).

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Rechab". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .