Benjamite, son of Shimei
Jakim
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:19.
יָקִיםJakim
The name means “rising; confirming; establishing.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Shimei
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Jakim Written by AI
Jakim is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:19 as part of a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as one of the sons of Shimei, along with his brothers Zichri, Zabdi, Elienai, Zillethai, and Eliel. No further information is provided about Jakim's life or role within the tribe of Benjamin. The genealogy in this chapter traces the descendants of Benjamin, focusing on the family of Saul, Israel's first king.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jakim, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Establisher. (1.) Chief of the twelfth priestly order (1 Chr. 24:12).
(2.) A Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:19).
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(3.) Margin in Matt. 1:11 means Jehoiakim.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 8:19
Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.