Jokim

Jokim was a descendant of Judah through Shelah, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.

The name Jokim means “that made the sun stand still”

MaleTribe of JudahEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:22; only referred to as Jokim (יוֹקִים); son of Shelah; a brother of Er, Laadah, Joash and Saraph.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shelah
Siblings: Er Joash Laadah Saraph

Alternative names

יוֹקִיםJokim

Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Jokim without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

1 Chronicles 4:22
Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.)
1 Chronicles 4:23Referred to, not named
These were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king.