Jachin
Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
(he shall establish).
• One of the two pillars which were set up “in the porch,” (1 Kings 7:21) or before the temple. (2 Chronicles 3:17) of Solomon. [Boaz]
• Fourth son of Simeon, (Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15) founder of the family of the Jachinites. (Numbers 26:12)
• Head of the twenty-first course of priests in the time of David. (1 Chronicles 9:10; 24:17; Nehemiah 11:10)
See also: boaz
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
Firm. (1.) The fourth son of Simeon (Gen. 46:10), called also Jarib (1 Chr. 4:24).
(2.) The head of one of the courses (the twenty-first) of priests (1 Chr. 24:17).
(3.) One of the priests who returned from the Exile (1 Chr. 9:10).
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
The names of two brazen columns set up in Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 7:15-22). Each was eighteen cubits high and twelve in circumference (Jer. 52:21, 23; 1 Kings 7:17-21). They had doubtless a symbolical import.
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