Jakim

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A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.19.

Jakim is briefly mentioned in1 Chronicles 8:19as part of a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as one of the sons of Shimei, along with his brothers Zichri, Zabdi, Elienai, Zillethai, and Eliel. No further information is provided about Jakim's life or role within the tribe of Benjamin. The genealogy in this chapter traces the descendants of Benjamin, focusing on the family of Saul, Israel's first king.