Jamin
Son of Simeon and founder of a clan
Jamin was the second son of Simeon, Jacob's son, and one of those who accompanied Jacob to Egypt. He became the ancestor of the Jaminites, a clan within the tribe of Simeon. Although he does not play a prominent individual role in the biblical narrative, he is important as part of Israel's tribal history.
Familie
Schlüsselereignisse
Mentioned among the sons of Simeon
Jamin is listed as the second son of Simeon in the genealogy in Genesis.
The Genealogy in Exodus
Jamin is mentioned again among the sons of Simeon in connection with the overview of the sons and clans of Israel in Egypt.
Descent to Egypt with Jacob's Family
Jamin was among the 70 people in Jacob's household who went down to Egypt during the famine, marking the beginning of Israel's stay there.
The Jaminite Clan in the Census
In the census in Numbers, the Jaminites are mentioned as one of the clans within the tribe of Simeon, showing that Jamin's descendants became a significant family group.
Mentioned in 1 Chronicles
Jamin is listed in the genealogy in 1 Chronicles as one of the sons of Simeon, confirming his place in Israel's tribal history.