Lexical Definition

‎יָכִין‎ Yâkîyn (yaw-keen') Jachin ^N:N-M-P
from ‎כּוּן‎; he (or it) will establish

Jachin.

• § Jachin = "He will establish"
• Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar

n pr m
1) the 4th son of Simeon and founder of the family of Jachinites
2) a priest and the head of the 21st coursein the time of David
3) a post-exilic priest in the time of Nehemiah
n pr
4) name of the right-hand pillar before the temple

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.17
• a priest and the head of the 21st course in the time of David

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎יָכִין‎ proper name, masculine (he will establish); —

1. a Simeonite Gen 46:10 = Exod 6:15; Num 26:12, ᵐ5 Ιαχειμ(ν).

2. name of right-hand pillar before temple 1Kgs 7:21 = 2Chr 3:17, ᵐ5 Ιαχουμ (opposed to ‎בֹּעַז‎, q. v. f. above; see also RS^{Semitic i, 191} (208)).

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Head of a priestly division during David's reign.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jachin was the head of the twenty-first priestly division organized by King David (1Ch.24.17).

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.17;
• only referred to as Jachin יָכִין.

Jachin is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:17 as the head of the twenty-first priestly division established during the reign of King David. This chapter describes how David, along with the chief priests Zadok and Ahimelech, organized the priests into twenty-four divisions for their service in the temple.

Each division was responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period, ensuring that the priestly duties were carried out continuously throughout the year (1Ch.24.19). The order of the divisions was determined by casting lots, and Jachin was selected as the head of the twenty-first division.

As the head of his division, Jachin would have been responsible for overseeing the priestly duties during his appointed time of service. These duties included offering sacrifices, burning incense, and maintaining the temple's holy vessels and furnishings.

The organization of the priestly divisions by David was an important step in establishing a structured and efficient system for temple worship. This system continued to be followed even after the construction of Solomon's temple and throughout the history of the divided monarchy.

No other specific details are provided about Jachin's life or personal characteristics. His inclusion in this list, however, highlights the significance of the priestly divisions and their role in maintaining proper worship in the temple.

All entries for Jachin: יָכִין