Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Jachin" is derived from the Hebrew root "יָכִין" (Yakin), which means "He will establish" or "He establishes." This name reflects a sense of stability and foundation, which is significant in the biblical context.

Biblical References:
Jachin is primarily known in the Bible as one of the two bronze pillars erected by King Solomon at the entrance of the Temple in Jerusalem. The other pillar was named Boaz. The account of these pillars is found in 1 Kings 7:21 and 2 Chronicles 3:17. According to 1 Kings 7:21 , "He set up the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jachin, and the one to the north he named Boaz."

Symbolism and Significance:
The pillars Jachin and Boaz held significant symbolic meaning in the context of the Temple. Jachin, meaning "He will establish," symbolizes God's promise to establish His covenant and presence among His people. The pillars were not merely architectural features but served as a constant reminder of God's enduring faithfulness and the stability of His promises.

Priestly Lineage:
Jachin is also the name of a priestly family, a descendant of Aaron, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:17. In the division of the priestly duties by King David, the family of Jachin was assigned the twenty-first lot. This indicates the family's role in the religious and ceremonial life of Israel, serving in the Temple and maintaining the worship practices as prescribed by the Law.

Tribal Association:
Jachin is listed as one of the sons of Simeon in Genesis 46:10 and Exodus 6:15. This association with the tribe of Simeon places Jachin within the broader narrative of the Israelite tribes and their inheritance in the Promised Land.

Historical Context:
The construction of the Temple and its furnishings, including the pillars Jachin and Boaz, occurred during the reign of King Solomon, around the 10th century BC. This period was marked by peace and prosperity in Israel, allowing Solomon to undertake such grand architectural projects. The Temple served as the central place of worship for the Israelites and was a symbol of God's presence among His people.

Theological Implications:
The presence of Jachin at the Temple's entrance underscores the theological theme of God's establishment of His covenant and kingdom. It reflects the belief that God is the ultimate source of stability and order in the world. The pillars, standing at the threshold of the sacred space, invite worshippers to enter into a relationship with the God who establishes and sustains His people.

Legacy:
The legacy of Jachin, both as a pillar and as a priestly family, continues to be a point of reflection for believers. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness, the centrality of worship, and the assurance of God's promises. The name Jachin, with its meaning and historical associations, remains a testament to the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people.Jachin

he that strengthens and makes steadfast

Jachin

(he shall establish).

1. One of the two pillars which were set up "in the porch," (1 Kings 7:21) or before the temple. (2 Chronicles 3:17) of Solomon. [BOAZ]
2. Fourth son of Simeon, (Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15) founder of the family of the Jachinites. (Numbers 26:12)
3. Head of the twenty-first course of priests in the time of David. (1 Chronicles 9:10; 24:17; Nehemiah 11:10)

Jachin

God confirms, the name of the right-hand brazen column at the entrance of Solomon's temple 1 Kings 7:21. See BOAZ.

Firm.

(1.) The fourth son of Simeon (Genesis 46:10), called also Jarib (1 Chronicles 4:24).

(2.) The head of one of the courses (the twenty-first) of priests (1 Chronicles 24:17).

(3.) One of the priests who returned from the Exile (1 Chronicles 9:10).

Jachin and Boaz

The names of two brazen columns set up in Solomon's temple (1 Kings 7:15-22). Each was eighteen cubits high and twelve in circumference (Jeremiah 52:21, 23; 1 Kings 7:17-21). They had doubtless a symbolical import.

JACHIN

ja'-kin (yakhin, "he will establish"):

(1) The 4th son of Simeon (Genesis 46:10 Exodus 6:15 Numbers 26:12). In 1 Chronicles 4:24 his name is given as "Jarib" (compare the King James Version margin, the Revised Version margin). "Jachinites," the patronymic of the family, occurs in Numbers 26:12.

(2) Head of the 21st course of priests in the time of David (1 Chronicles 24:17). It is used as a family name in 1 Chronicles 9:10, and as such also in Nehemiah 11:10, where some of the course are included in the list of those who, having returned from Babylon, willingly accepted the decision of the lot, and abandoned their rural retreats to become citizens and guardians of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:1 f).

James Crichton

JACHIN AND BOAZ

ja'-kin (yakhin, "he shall establish"; bo`az, "in it is strength," 1 Kings 7:15-22 2 Kings 25:16, 17; 2 Chronicles 3:15-17 Jeremiah 52:17): These were the names of the two bronze pillars that stood before the temple of Solomon. They were not used in supporting the building; their appearance, therefore, must have been solely due to moral and symbolic reasons. What these are it is not easy to say. The pillars were not altar pillars with hearths at their top, as supposed by W.R. Smith (Religion of the Semites, 191, 468); rather they were "pillars of witness," as was the pillar that witnessed the contract between Jacob and Laban (Genesis 31:52). At difficulty arises about the height of the pillars. The writers in Kings and Jeremiah affirm that the pillars before the porch were 18 cubits high apiece (1 Kings 7:15 Jeremiah 52:21), while the Chronicler states that they were 35 cubits (2 Chronicles 3:15). Various methods have been suggested of reconciling this discrepancy, but it is more probable that there is a corruption in the Chronicler's number. On the contruction of the pillars and their capitals, see TEMPLE. At the final capture of Jerusalem they were broken up and the metal of which they were composed was sent to Babylon (2 Kings 25:13, 16). In Ezekiel's ideal temple the two pillars are represented by pillars of wood (Ezekiel 40:49).

W. Shaw Caldecott

3200. Yakini -- descendant of Jachin
... descendant of Jachin. Transliteration: Yakini Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-kee-nee')
Short Definition: Jachinites. ... of Jachin NASB Word Usage Jachinites (1). ...
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3199. Yakin -- "He will establish," an Israelite name
... "He will establish," an Israelite name. Transliteration: Yakin Phonetic Spelling:
(yaw-keen') Short Definition: Jachin. ... name NASB Word Usage Jachin (8). Jachin. ...
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The Sixth
... He it was who built the temple, and put in its porch those mysterious pillars
"Jachin and Boaz" (1 Kings 7:13-22; 2 Chronicles 3:17). ...
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Hiram, the Inspired Artificer
... But the most glorious work of Hiram was the construction of the two majestic brasen
pillars, called Jachin and Boaz, They were stately in height, the shaft of ...
/.../milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/hiram the inspired artificer.htm

Book 8 Footnotes
... I suppose the number here is falsely transcribed, and that Josephus wrote ten cubits
also. [9] As for these two famous pillars, Jachin and Booz, their height ...
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Chapter xlvi
... and Carmi. And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin
and Zohar and Shaul, the son of the Canaanitish woman. And ...
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The Removal of Joseph's Father with all his Family, to Him, on ...
... Reuben had four sons"Anoch, Phallu, Assaron, Charmi. Simeon had six"Jamuel, Jamin,
Avod, Jachin, Soar, Saul. Levi had three sons"Gersom, Caath, Merari. ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 7 the removal of.htm

The First Sermon in the Tabernacle
... rest. Remove the Word who was in the beginning with God, and who was God,
and the Jachin and Boaz of the temple are overturned. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/the first sermon in the.htm

Of the Building of this Temple
... The one of these pillars he set at the entrance of the porch on the right hand,
and called it Jachin [9] and the other at the left hand, and called it Booz. ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 3 of the building.htm

Israel and Britain. A Note of Warning
... the doors moved. If I am rightly informed, there were two huge columns
before the temple called Jachin and Boaz. These were made ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/israel and britain a note.htm

Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
... The name of that on the right hand was called Jachin, [God] shall establish; and
the name of that on the left hand was Boaz, in it is strength (1 Kings 7:21; 2 ...
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A view of God's Glory
... everlasting covenant, whose solid golden floor is made of the solemn decrees of
the predestination of the Most High; and whose sides are called Jachin and Boaz ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 54 1908/a view of gods glory.htm

Jachin (8 Occurrences)
... (3.) One of the priests who returned from the Exile (1 Chronicles 9:10).
Jachin and Boaz. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JACHIN. ...
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Jakin (8 Occurrences)
... Jakin (8 Occurrences). Genesis 46:10 The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin,
Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. (See NIV). ...
/j/jakin.htm - 8k

Boaz (25 Occurrences)
... (2.) The name given (for what reason is unknown) to one of the two (the other was
called Jachin) brazen pillars which Solomon erected in the ...Jachin and Boaz. ...
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Jamin (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Jamin (6 Occurrences). Genesis 46:10 The sons of Simeon:
Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...
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Zohar (5 Occurrences)
... Genesis 46:10 The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul
the son of a Canaanite woman. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Naming (21 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 1 Kings 7:21 He put up the pillars at the doorway of the Temple, naming
the one on the right Jachin, and that on the left Boaz. (BBE). ...
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Network (19 Occurrences)
... chek'-er-wurk (sebhakhah): This was a kind of ornamentation used on the tops of
the pillars of Jachin and Boaz before the porch of the Temple (1 Kings 7:17). ...
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Ohad (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ohad (2 Occurrences). Genesis 46:10 The sons of Simeon:
Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...
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Jedaiah (13 Occurrences)
... NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles 9:10 Of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, Jachin,
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles ...
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Jachinite (1 Occurrence)
... Numbers 26:12 The sons of Simeon after their families: of Nemuel, the family of
the Nemuelites; of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites; of Jachin, the family of ...
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