Who was Jakim?
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Two men in the Bible are named Jakim, both mentioned only in 1 Chronicles. The first appears in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, listed alongside Zichri and Zabdi (1 Chronicles 8:19). The second is the man to whom the twelfth lot fell when the priestly courses were assigned, coming right after Eliashib, who received the eleventh (1 Chronicles 24:12).
Scripture records nothing more about either man.
- Name meaning
- He raises up
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- First mention
- 1 Chronicles 8:19
- Appearances in the Bible
- 2 mentions
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Who was Jakim in the Bible?
Two men in the Bible are named Jakim, both mentioned only in 1 Chronicles. The first appears in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, listed alongside Zichri and Zabdi (1 Chronicles 8:19). The second is the man to whom the twelfth lot fell when the priestly courses were assigned, coming right after Eliashib, who received the eleventh (1 Chronicles 24:12). Scripture records nothing more about either man.
What does the name Jakim mean?
The name Jakim means “He raises up”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Jakim first mentioned in the Bible?
Jakim is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:19.
How many times is Jakim mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 2.
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