Bible Dictionary
Jokim
Jokim was a descendant of Shelah, the son of Judah. He is listed among the Judahite families in the genealogies of Chronicles.
Definition
Jokim was a Judahite descendant of Shelah, the son of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Jokim appears in the genealogical record of the descendants of Judah.
Historical Background
The name means “whom Jehovah has set up” or “Yahweh raises up.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom Jehovah has set up, one of the descendants of Shelah (1 Chr. 4:22).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah has set up), one of the sons of Shelah the son of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:22)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jo'-kim (yoqim, "Yahweh raises up"; compare JEHOIAKIM; JOIAKIM): A Judahite, descendant of Shelah (1Ch 4:22).</p>