Jachin

יָכִין/JAY-kin/

“He will establish”

Summary

A name meaning 'he will establish,' borne by several biblical figures and notably the right-hand pillar at the entrance of Solomon's Temple.

☩The Temple Pillar

Jachin was the name of the right-hand (southern) pillar standing in the porch of Solomon's Temple, paired with Boaz on the left. These magnificent bronze columns, cast by Hiram of Tyre, stood eighteen cubits high with ornate capitals five cubits high decorated with lily-work and pomegranates. The name Jachin, meaning 'he will establish,' combined with Boaz ('in him is strength') formed a declaration of God's establishment and strength regarding His house and people.

Key verses:1 Kings 7:212 Chronicles 3:17

☩The Son of Simeon

Jachin was the fourth son of Simeon who went down to Egypt with Jacob's family. His descendants, the Jachinites, formed a clan within the tribe of Simeon. He appears to be called Jarib in 1 Chronicles 4:24.

Key verses:Genesis 46:10Exodus 6:15Numbers 26:12

☩Priests Named Jachin

Jachin was the head of the twenty-first course of priests as organized by David. Another Jachin was a priest who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile and dwelt there.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 24:171 Chronicles 9:10Nehemiah 11:10

Related Verses8 mentions

1 Chronicles· 2 verses

Genesis· 1 verse

Exodus· 1 verse

Numbers· 1 verse

References

1.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Jachin (1)," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).
2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jachin," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jachin," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).