Jamin יָמִין
Son of Ram, descendant of Judah
Who is Jamin in the Bible?
Jamin was a son of Ram and a descendant of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:27 as part of the genealogical record of Judah's line. He had three brothers named Bunah, Oren, and Ozem, and traced his ancestry through Hezron and Jerahmeel. No details about his personal life or achievements are recorded in Scripture, but his inclusion in the genealogy indicates he was an ancestor of families within the tribe of Judah. His significance lies primarily in his place within the genealogical record that established the lineage of Judah during the post-exile period.
Biography
Jamin is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.2.27 as one of the sons of Ram, along with his brothers Bunah, Oren, and Ozem. Ram was a descendant of Judah through Hezron and Jerahmeel. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of Judah, focusing on the descendants of Hezron. No further information is provided about Jamin's life or his role within the tribe of Judah. His mention in the genealogy suggests that he was an ancestor of some of the families within the tribe, although no specific details are given about his descendants.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:27
"The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יָמִין |
Jamin
(2) In 1Ch 2:27, a Judahite, "son" of Ram and grandson of Jerahmeel.
(3) In Ne 8:7, a Levite (?), one of those who "caused the people to understand" the Torah when Ezra enforced it = "Iadinus" in 1 Esdras 9:48.
ja'-min-its (ha-yamini, coll. with article): In Nu 26:12, descendants of Jamin ((1) above).
jam'-lek (yamlekh, "may he (God) cause to