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Jachin
Open directlyEaston'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).
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(he shall establish).
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
JA'CHIN (he shall establish). Fourth son of Simeon. Gen 46:10; Ex 6:15. Head of the twenty- first course of priests. 1 Chr 9:10; 1 Chr 24:17; Neh 11:10.
JA'CHIN (he shall establish) and BOAZ (lively) were the names of the two pillars Solomon set up. They were probably named after the givers. See Boaz.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
he that strengthens and makes steadfast
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
JA'CHIN (he shall establish) and BOAZ (lively) were the names of the two pillars Solomon set up. They were probably named after the givers. See Boaz.