Rechab. [Re'chab]
1. Son of Rimmon: he and his brother Baanah assassinated Ish-bosheth, son of Saul, for which they were put to death by David. 2 Samuel 4:2-12.
2. Father of Jehonadab, or Jonadab, founder of the RECHABITES. 2 Kings 10:15, 2 Kings 1:10; Jeremiah 35:6-19.
3. Descendant of Hemath, a Kenite: perhaps the same as No. 2. 1 Chronicles 2:55.
4. Father of Malchiah, who repaired the dung gate of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 3:14.