Jacan

Jacan was a leader from the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah.

MaleTribe of GadDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:13; only referred to as Jacan (יַעְכָּן); son of Abihail; a brother of Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Zia and Eber.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Abihail
Siblings: Eber Jorai Meshullam Michael Sheba Zia

Alternative names

יַעְכָּןJacan

Mentions

1 Chronicles 5:13
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.