Jakim יָקִים

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Head of the 12th priestly division

Biography

Jakim is mentioned in 1Ch.24.12 as the head of the 12th priestly division during the reign of King David. David organized the priests into 24 divisions to ensure a systematic rotation of their duties in the temple. Each division was responsible for serving in the temple for a week at a time, twice a year. As the head of his division, Jakim would have been responsible for overseeing the priestly duties and ensuring that the temple services were carried out according to the prescribed regulations.

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 24:12

    "the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew יָקִים H3356H
Encyclopedia Article

Jakim

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

priests were divided (1Ch 24:12).

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