Jachin יָכִין
Priest who lived in Jerusalem after the exile.
Who is Jachin in the Bible?
Jachin was a priest who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile and is mentioned in the post-exilic records found in 1 Chronicles 9:10 and Nehemiah 11:10. He was among the Jewish priests and Levites who returned to Jerusalem following the decree of Cyrus, king of Persia, which allowed the exiled people to restore their homeland and religious practices. As a priest, Jachin would have played an important role in the rebuilt temple, offering sacrifices and leading worship according to the Mosaic law. His inclusion in these genealogical lists underscores the significance of the priestly community in restoring proper worship and spiritual life to post-exilic Jerusalem.
Biography
Jachin is mentioned in two post-exilic lists of priests who lived in Jerusalem. In 1Ch.9.10 and Neh.11.10, he is identified as one of the priests who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
These lists record the names of the priests, Levites, and other Israelites who returned to Jerusalem to reestablish worship and community life following the decree of Cyrus, king of Persia, which allowed the Jews to return to their homeland (Ezr.1.1-4).
As a priest, Jachin would have been involved in the religious life of the community, serving in the rebuilt temple and offering sacrifices on behalf of the people. The presence of priests in Jerusalem was essential for the restoration of proper worship and the observance of the Mosaic law.
No other specific details are provided about Jachin's life or role within the priestly community. His inclusion in these lists, however, highlights the importance of the priestly lineage and the restoration of religious life in Jerusalem after the exile.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:10
"From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;"
Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:10
"From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יָכִין |