Bible Dictionary
Jachin
Jachin was the name of a son or clan of Simeon, the head of the twenty-first priestly course, and a priestly family represented after the exile.
Definition
Jachin is a name associated with Simeon and with priestly families. It identifies a son or clan of Simeon, the head of the twenty-first priestly course in David’s time, and a priestly family represented after the exile. The name means “he shall establish.”
Biblical Usage
Jachin appears as Simeon’s fourth son, with the family designation Jachinites. It also names the twenty-first priestly course and a priestly family connected with those who returned from exile.
Historical Background
The Simeonite name is given as Jarib in another genealogical passage. Members of the priestly family were included among those who accepted residence and service in Jerusalem after the return from Babylon.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Firm. (1.) The fourth son of Simeon (Gen. 46:10), called also Jarib (1 Chr. 4:24). (2.) The head of one of the courses (the twenty-first) of priests (1 Chr. 24:17). (3.) One of the priests who returned from the Exile (1 Chr. 9:10).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(he shall establish).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ja'-kin (yakhin, "he will establish"):</p><p>(1) The 4th son of Simeon (Ge 46:10; Ex 6:15; Nu 26:12). In 1Ch 4:24 his name is given as "Jarib" (compare the King James Version margin, the Revised Version margin). "Jachinites," the patronymic of the family, occurs in Nu 26:12.</p><p>(2) Head of the 21st course of priests in the time of David (1Ch 24:17). It is used as a family name in 1Ch 9:10, and as such also in Ne 11:10, where some of the course are included in the list of those who, having returned from Babylon, willingly accepted the decision of the lot, and abandoned their rural retreats to become citizens and guardians of Jerusalem (Ne 11:1 f).</p><p>James Crichton</p>