Jaminיָמִין
Son of Simeon, grandson of Jacob
Who is Jamin in the Bible?
Jamin was a son of Simeon and grandson of Jacob, making him part of the founding generation of the Israelite tribes. He is mentioned in Genesis 46:10, Exodus 6:15, and 1 Chronicles 4:24 as one of Simeon's sons who traveled to Egypt with Jacob's household of seventy members. According to Numbers 26:12, Jamin's descendants formed one of the clans of Simeon, indicating that his line produced a significant subgroup within the tribe. Beyond these genealogical records, the Bible provides no additional details about his personal life or role in Israel's history, though his inclusion in the tribal records underscores his importance as an ancestor of one of Israel's twelve tribes.
Biography
Jamin was one of the sons of Simeon, the second son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Leah, as recorded in Gen.46.10, Exo.6.15, and 1Ch.4.24. He was born in Canaan and went down to Egypt with his father and grandfather as part of the seventy members of Jacob's household (Gen.46.27). In Num.26.12, Jamin is mentioned as one of the clans of Simeon, suggesting that his descendants formed a significant subgroup within the tribe. The Bible does not provide any further details about Jamin's life or his role in the events of the Israelites' history.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- JemuelTribe of SimeonSon of SimeonSon of Simeon, also known as Nemuel.View full profile →
- OhadTribe of SimeonSon of SimeonSon of SimeonView full profile →
- JachinMaleHead of a priestly division during David's reign.View full profile →
- ZerahTribe of LeviSon of IddoLevite of the Gershonite clanView full profile →
- ShaulTribe of LeviSon of UzziahLevite descendant of KohathView full profile →
In Scripture
4 biblical books; 2 with study contentGenesis1 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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Exodus1 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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Numbers1 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 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:24
"The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יָמִין |
| Group | Hebrew | יָֽמִינִי |