Jakim יָקִים
Head of the 12th priestly division
Who is Jakim in the Bible?
Jakim was the head of the 12th priestly division during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 24:12. David organized the priests into 24 divisions to ensure orderly and systematic rotation of temple duties, with each division serving for one week at a time, twice annually. As the head of his division, Jakim oversaw the priestly responsibilities and maintained adherence to the prescribed regulations for temple service. His role reflects the importance of organizational structure and proper order in Israel's worship and religious life during the monarchy.
Biography
Jakim is mentioned in 1Ch.24.12 as the head of the 12th priestly division during the reign of King David. David organized the priests into 24 divisions to ensure a systematic rotation of their duties in the temple. Each division was responsible for serving in the temple for a week at a time, twice a year. As the head of his division, Jakim would have been responsible for overseeing the priestly duties and ensuring that the temple services were carried out according to the prescribed regulations.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:12
"the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יָקִים |