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Jakim

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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jā´kim ( יקים(mik , yāḳı̄m , "he (God) lifteth Up"; compare ELIAKIM ):

(1) A B enjamite, a son of Shimei (1 Chronicles 8:19 ).

(2) A priest, the head of the 12th of the 24 courses into which the priests were divided (1 Chronicles 24:12 ).

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Jakim'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​j/jakim.html. 1915.
 
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