Jachin, son of Simeon
The name Jachin means “he that strengthens and makes steadfast.” Jachin is mentioned in 4 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 46:10. Also called Jarib.
Family of Jachin
Who was Jachin?
The fourth son of Simeon (Gen. 46:10), called also Jarib (1 Chr. 4:24).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Jachin
- Genesis 46:10
And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman.
- Exodus 6:15
And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon.
- Numbers 26:12
The sons of Simeon after their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites: of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites: of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites:
- 1 Chronicles 4:24
The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul: