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רֶכֶשׁ H7409
H7409 is the Hebrew word רֶכֶשׁ, transliterated rekesh and said reh'-kesh. The King James Version most often renders it mules.
What it means
a relay of animals on a post-route (as stored up for that purpose); by implication, a courser.
Where it comes from
from H7408 (רָכַשׁ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: dromedary, mule, swift beast.
Verses using רֶכֶשׁ
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
1 Kings 4:28 · KJV
Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.
Esther 8:10 · KJV
And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed it with the king’s ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries:
Esther 8:14 · KJV
So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
Micah 1:13 · KJV
O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7409 mean?
H7409 is the Hebrew word רֶכֶשׁ (rekesh), meaning a relay of animals on a post-route (as stored up for that purpose); by implication, a courser.
How is H7409 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mules (2 times), dromedaries (1 time), swift beast (1 time).
How many times does H7409 appear in the Bible?
רֶכֶשׁ (rekesh) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7409 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H7408 (רָכַשׁ).
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