Lexical Definition
יוֹקִים Yôwqîym (yo-keem') Jokim N:N-M-P
a form of יוֹיָקִים
Jokim.
- § Jokim = "Jehovah raises up"
- Jokim, an Israelite
1) a descendant of Judah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיוֹקִ֞ים | and Jokim | 1Chr.4.22 |
| Ιωακείμ | Jokim | LXX.1Chr.4.22 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.22
- son of: Shelah (שֵׁלָה)
- brother of: Er (עֵר), Laadah (לַעְדָּה), Joash (יוֹאָשׁ) and Saraph (שָׂרָף)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְהוֺיָקִים, יוֺיָקִים, יוֺקִים proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ἰωακειμ (׳י raiseth up; compare אֶלְיָקִים & references; also יָקִים, יְקַמְיָה —
1. ׳יְהוֺ one of the last kings of Judah, son of Josiah 2Kgs 23:34; 2Kgs 23:35; 2Kgs 23:36; 2Kgs 24:1; 2Kgs 24:5; 2Kgs 24:6; 2Kgs 24:19; 1Chr 3:15; 1Chr 3:16; 2Chr 36:4; 2Chr 36:5; 2Chr 36:8; Jer 1:3; Jer 22:18; Jer 22:24; Jer 24:1+ 19 t. Jeremiah; Dan 1:1; Dan 1:2 name changed from original אֶלְיָקִים 2Kgs 23:34 = 2Chr 36:4.
2. יוֺיָקִים priest, son of Jeshua Neh 12:10 (twice in verse); Neh 12:12; Neh 12:26.
3. יוֺקִים a Judaite 1Chr 4:22.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 23:34 · 23:35 · 23:36 · 24:1 · 24:5 · 24:6 · 24:19 |
| 1 Chronicles | 3:15 · 3:16 · 4:22 |
| 2 Chronicles | 36:4 · 36:5 · 36:8 |
| Nehemiah | 12:10 · 12:12 · 12:26 |
| Jeremiah | 1:3 · 22:18 · 22:24 · 24:1 |
| Daniel | 1:1 · 1:2 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shelah • A descendant of Judah through Shelah
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Jokim was a descendant of Judah through Shelah, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah (1Ch.4.22).
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.22;
- only referred to as Jokim יוֹקִים;
- son of Shelah שֵׁלָה;
- a brother of Er עֵר, Laadah לַעְדָּה, Joash יוֹאָשׁ and Saraph שָׂרָף.
Jokim is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 4:22 as part of the genealogy of Judah, specifically within the lineage of Shelah, one of Judah's sons. The genealogy in this chapter traces the descendants of Judah, providing a record of the families and clans that comprised this important tribe in Israel.
Jokim is listed along with several other names, including Jozeh and the men of Cozeba, as well as Joash and Saraph, who are described as having "dominion in Moab" and "Jashubi-lehem." The exact nature of their dominion and the meaning of "Jashubi-lehem" are unclear from the text.
No further details are provided about Jokim's life, his specific place within the family lineage, or any notable achievements. His mention in the genealogy serves primarily to document the continuity of Judah's descendants and to highlight the significance of the tribe in the history of Israel.
The inclusion of these names and the reference to their dominion in Moab may also suggest that some members of Judah's lineage had connections or influence beyond the borders of Israel. However, without additional context, the implications of these details remain uncertain.
All entries for Jokim: יוֹקִים