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Jamin

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Hebrew Yamin', יָמַין, lit. the right hand, hence luck, as often; i. q. Felix; Sept. Ι᾿αμείν, and Ι᾿αμίν, but v.r. Ι᾿αβείν in 1 Chronicles 2, 27, and omits in Nehemiah 8:7), the name of three men. (See BENJAMIN).

1. The second named of the sons of Simeon (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:15; Numbers 26:12; 1 Chronicles 4:24). B.C. 1856. His descendants were called JAMINITES (Heb. Yanmini', יָמַינַי, Sept. Ι᾿αμινί , Numbers 26:12). 2. The second named of the three sons of Ram, the fourth in descent from Judah (1 Chronicles 2:26). B.C. cir. 1658.

3. One of the priests that interpreted the law to the people after the return from Babylon (Nehemiah 8:7). B. C. cir. 410.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Jamin'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​j/jamin.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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