People of the Bible · Tribe of Judah

Raham, son of Shema

The name Raham means “compassion; a friend.” Raham is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 2:44.

Family of Raham

Father

Who was Raham?

Merciful, one of the descendants of Caleb, the son of Hezron (1 Chr. 2:44).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Raham

  • 1 Chronicles 2:44

    And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.