Lexical Definition
יַעְכָּן Yaʻkân (yah-kawn') Jacan N:N-M-P
from the same as עָכָן; troublesome
Jachan.
- § Jachan = "troublesome"
- Jakan, an Israelite
1) one of seven chief men of the tribe of Gad
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיַעְכָּ֛ן | and Jakan | 1Chr.5.13 |
| Ιωάχαν | Jachan | LXX.1Chr.5.13 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13
- son of: Abihail (אֲבִיהַיִל)
- brother of: Michael (מִיכָאֵל), Meshullam (מְשֻׁלָּם), Sheba (שֶׁבַע), Jorai (יוֹרַי), Zia (זִיעַ) and Eber (עֵבֵר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַעְכָּן proper name, masculine Gadite 1Chr 5:12, Ξιμα, Ιαχα.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 5:12 |
Profile
Male • Son of Abihail • Gadite leader during the reign of Jotham.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jacan was a leader from the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah (1Ch.5.13).
- A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13;
- only referred to as Jacan יַעְכָּן;
- son of Abihail אֲבִיהַיִל;
- a brother of Michael מִיכָאֵל, Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם, Sheba שֶׁבַע, Jorai יוֹרַי, Zia זִיעַ and Eber עֵבֵר.
Jacan is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 5:13 as one of the leaders from the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah. He is listed alongside six other leaders: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, and Zia.
This passage is part of a genealogical record of the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Gadites, along with the Reubenites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, settled in the region east of the Jordan River (1Ch.5.11).
The mention of these leaders during the reign of Jotham helps to establish the historical context and timeline of the Gadite tribe. Jotham was a king of Judah who reigned in the 8th century BC, known for doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord (2Ch.27.2).
No other specific details are provided about Jacan's life or role within the tribe. His inclusion in this list, however, suggests that he held a position of authority and responsibility among the Gadites during this period in Israel's history.
All entries for Jacan: יַעְכָּן