Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(flowered). (1) A Midianite king slain by the Israelites (Num. 31:8; Josh. 13:21). (2) Son of Hebron and father of Shammai of the tribe of Judah (1 Chron. 2:43-44). (3) Town in Benjamin (Josh. 18:27).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. King of Midian, slain by the Israelites, when Balaam was also killed (Num. 31:8; Josh. 13:21).
2. Son of Hebron (1 Chron. 2:43-44).
3. City in Benjamin (Josh. 18:27). Not identified.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 7551; versi-color; Rekem, the name of a place in Palestine, also of a Midianite and an Israelite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
embroidery: variegation
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Needlework; versicolor; vain:―place in Palestine, name of a Midianite and an Israelite [RAKEM], 1 Chron. 2:43. {Opus acu pictum}