Bible Dictionaries
Jamin
Holman Bible Dictionary
(jay' mihn) Personal name meaning, “on the right” or “good luck.” 1. Son of Simeon and grandson of Jacob, a clan leader in tribe of Simeon (Exodus 6:5; Numbers 26:12 ). 2 . Grandson of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:27 ). 3 . A Levite who interpreted the law for the people as Ezra read it (Nehemiah 8:7 ). 4 . A component of name Benjamin meaning “right hand.”
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Jamin'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/j/jamin.html. 1991.