Jakim

יָקִים/JAY-kim/

“He (God) lifts up or establisher”

Summary

A name meaning 'he will establish,' borne by a Benjamite and a priestly course leader during David's reign.

☩The Priestly Course

Jakim was the head of the twelfth division of the priestly order as arranged by David. This organized system of priestly service divided the descendants of Aaron into twenty-four courses, each serving in rotation at the sanctuary.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 24:12

☩The Benjamite

Another Jakim was one of the sons of Shimhi (or Shimei), a Benjamite who resided in Jerusalem. He appears in the genealogical records of Benjamin's descendants.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 8:19

Related Verses2 mentions

1 Chronicles· 2 verses

8:19 24:12

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jakim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.James Orr (ed.), "Jakim," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
3.George Morrish, "Jakim," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).