Old Testament
Jakim
A descendant of Benjamin and a priest during the time of King David.
Jakim is identified in 1 Chronicles as a descendant of Benjamin through the line of Shimei. He is also listed as a priest who served in the twelfth division of the sanctuary during the reign of King David. These genealogical and administrative records highlight the orderly structure of the priestly service and the preservation of tribal lineages.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:19
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:12
Where Jakim appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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