Jachin (1 Chronicles 9:10)

A Levitical priest living during the exile and return, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:10.

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A priest who lived in Jerusalem after the exile to Babylon (1 Chronicles 9:10; Nehemiah 11:10). The name Jachin may possibly refer to a family of priests that Jachin led.

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Key References

1 Chronicles 9:10

From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;

Nehemiah 11:10

From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin;

All Scripture References (2)

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 9:10

From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;

Nehemiah (1)
Nehemiah 11:10

From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin;