Bible Dictionary
Jakim
Jakim was a Benjamite and also the head of the twelfth priestly course established in David’s time.
Definition
Jakim was the name of a Benjamite and of the head of the twelfth priestly course. The name means “whom God sets up” or “he lifts up.”
Biblical Usage
Jakim appears as a son of Shimei in Benjamin and as the priest who headed the twelfth of the twenty-four priestly courses established in David’s time.
Historical Background
The supplied material distinguishes the Benjamite and priestly uses of the name. A marginal reading in Matthew’s genealogy uses Jakim for Jehoiakim.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Establisher. (1.) Chief of the twelfth priestly order (1 Chr. 24:12). (2.) A Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:19). (3.) Margin in Matt. 1:11 means Jehoiakim.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God sets up).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ja'-kim (yaqim, "he (God) lifteth Up"; compare ELIAKIM):</p><p>(1) A Benjamite, a son of Shimei (1Ch 8:19).</p><p>(2) A priest, the head of the 12th of the 24 courses into which the priests were divided (1Ch 24:12).</p>