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REI friendly, one who maintained true allegiance to king David (1 Kings 1:8) when Adonijah rebelled.

REINS the kidneys, the supposed seat of the desires and affections; used metaphorically for “heart.” The “reins” and the “heart” are often mentioned together, as denoting the whole moral constitution of man (Psalm 7:9; 16:7; 26:2; 139:13; Jeremiah 17:10, etc.).

REKEM embroidered; variegated. (1.) One of the five Midianite kings whom the Israelites destroyed (Numbers 31:8).