Lexical Summary Yoqim: Jokim Original Word: יוֹקִים Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jokim A form of Yowyaqiym; Jokim, an Israelite -- Jokim. see HEBREW Yowyaqiym NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as Yehoyaqim, q.v. NASB Translation Jokim (1). Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence Jokim is mentioned once in Scripture: “Jokim, the men of Cozeba, Joash, and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These were ancient matters.)” (1 Chronicles 4:22). Genealogical Context within Judah The Chronicler lists Jokim among the descendants of Shelah, the third son of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:21–23). While Judah’s royal line proceeds through Perez, the Holy Spirit preserves the names of Shelah’s descendants to show the breadth of Judah’s heritage. Jokim therefore belongs to a branch of the tribe that lived alongside, and served, the dominant Davidic line. Historical Backdrop and Geographic Associations 1 Chronicles 4:21–23 situates the Shelanites in specialized settlements: linen workers at Beth Ashbea (verse 21), rulers in Moab and Jashubi-lehem (verse 22), and potters dwelling “with the king for his work” (verse 23). Jokim’s placement between Cozeba and Moab hints at a family cluster that extended influence beyond Judah’s borders. The brief note that these were “ancient matters” suggests that their prominence pre-dated the monarchy, possibly reaching back into the period of the Judges or earlier. Ministry and Occupational Significance Shelah’s line is associated with skilled trades—linen production and pottery—both vital to Israel’s worship and economy. Fine linen clothed priests (Exodus 28:42) and draped the tabernacle (Exodus 26:1), while clay vessels served domestic and temple use. Jokim’s household likely contributed to these crafts. Their residence “with the king” (1 Chronicles 4:23) further implies trusted service at the royal court, foreshadowing later guilds that supported temple liturgy (1 Chronicles 9:28–32). Spiritual and Theological Observations 1. God records every lineage, not merely the famed. Jokim’s solitary mention affirms divine regard for the seemingly obscure (Psalm 139:16). Practical Implications for Believers • Vocations that appear ordinary—textiles, pottery—are honored when offered in service to God. Forms and Transliterations וְיוֹקִ֞ים ויוקים veyoKim wə·yō·w·qîm wəyōwqîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:22 HEB: וְיוֹקִ֞ים וְאַנְשֵׁ֣י כֹזֵבָ֗א NAS: and Jokim, the men of Cozeba, KJV: And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, INT: and Jokim and the men of Cozeba 1 Occurrence |
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