Jakim is mentioned in1 Chronicles 24:12as the head of the 12th priestly division during the reign of King David. David organized the priests into 24 divisions to ensure a systematic rotation of their duties in the temple. Each division was responsible for serving in the temple for a week at a time, twice a year. As the head of his division, Jakim would have been responsible for overseeing the priestly duties and ensuring that the temple services were carried out according to the prescribed regulations.
Jakim
EnglishA man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.12.