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Jokim

יוֹקִים/JOH-kim/

“Whom Jehovah has set up”

Summary

A descendant of Shelah, son of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.

☩Identity

Jokim appears in 1 Chronicles 4:22 among the descendants of Shelah, the son of Judah. The genealogical context mentions families who 'had dominion in Moab' and 'ancient things,' suggesting these were records of antiquity. A Hebrew legend preserved by Jerome identified Jokim with Elimelech, Naomi's husband from the book of Ruth, though this tradition is uncertain. The name means 'whom Jehovah has set up,' indicating divine establishment or appointment.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:22

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

4:22

References

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