Gadite leader during the reign of Jotham.
Jacan
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 5:13.
יַעְכָּןJacan
- Father
- Abihail
- People
- Tribe of Gad
About Jacan Written by AI
Jacan is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 5:13 as one of the leaders from the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah. He is listed alongside six other leaders: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, and Zia. This passage is part of a genealogical record of the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Gadites, along with the Reubenites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, settled in the region east of the Jordan River (1 Chronicles 5:11). The mention of these leaders during the reign of Jotham helps to establish the historical context and timeline of the Gadite tribe. Jotham was a king of Judah who reigned in the 8th century BC, known for doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord (2 Chronicles 27:2). No other specific details are provided about Jacan's life or role within the tribe. His inclusion in this list, however, suggests that he held a position of authority and responsibility among the Gadites during this period in Israel's history.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 5:13
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.