Jachin יָכִין
Son of Simeon; founder of the Jachinites clan.
Who is Jachin in the Bible?
Jachin, also known as Jarib, was a son of Simeon and the founder of the Jachinites clan within the tribe of Simeon. He is first mentioned in Genesis 46:10 and Exodus 6:15 as one of the sons of Simeon who traveled to Egypt with Jacob during the famine. In the census recorded in Numbers 26:12, Jachin is identified as the ancestral head of the Jachinites, one of the distinct clans of the tribe of Simeon. His significance lies primarily in his role as a progenitor of one of Israel's tribal divisions, establishing a lineage that would be counted among God's people throughout their history.
Biography
Jachin, also known as Jarib, is mentioned in several genealogical lists in the Old Testament as a son of Simeon, the second son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Leah. He is first mentioned in Gen.46.10 and Exo.6.15, where he is listed among the sons of Simeon who went down to Egypt with Jacob.
In Num.26.12, Jachin is identified as the founder of the Jachinites, one of the clans within the tribe of Simeon. This passage records the census taken by Moses and Eleazar in the plains of Moab, which lists the clans of each tribe according to their ancestors.
Jachin is also mentioned in 1Ch.4.24 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Jemuel Tribe of SimeonSon of SimeonSon of Simeon, also known as Nemuel.View full profile →
- Jamin Tribe of JudahSon of RamSon of Ram, descendant of JudahView full profile →
- Ohad Tribe of SimeonSon of SimeonSon of SimeonView full profile →
- Zerah Tribe of LeviSon of IddoLevite of the Gershonite clanView full profile →
- Shaul Tribe of LeviSon of UzziahLevite descendant of KohathView full profile →
In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 2 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:10
"The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman."
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Exodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:15
"The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:12
"These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin,"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:24
"The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יָכִין |
| Group | Hebrew | יָכִינִי |
| Named | Hebrew | יָרִיב |