jachin Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
jachin in Easton's Bible Dictionary
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).
jachin in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(he shall establish). 1. One of the two pillars which were set up "in the porch," #1Ki 7:21| or before the temple. #2Ch 3:17| of Solomon. [BOAZ] 2. Fourth son of Simeon, #Ge 46:10; Ex 6:15| founder of the family of the Jachinites. #Nu 26:12| 3. Head of the twenty-first course of priests in the time of David. #1Ch 9:10; 24:17; Ne 11:10|
jachin in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JA'CHIN (he shall establish). 1. Fourth son of Simeon. Gen 46:10; 1 Chr 24:17
jachin in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
"he will establish," implying "stability." The right hand or S. pillar of the two "in the porch of" (1 Kings 7:21,39), or "before," Solomon’s temple (2 Chronicles 3:17). 1. Genesis 46:10; Numbers 26:12. 2. 1 Chronicles 9:10; 24:17; Nehemiah 11:10.