Jacan Summary
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Jacan was a leader from the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah.
Gadite leader during the reign of Jotham.
Lineage: Buz › Jahdo › Jeshishai › Michael › Gilead › Jaroah › Huri › Abihail › Jacan
Names
- en Jacan
- en Jakan · Also called
- en Jachan · Also called
- he יַעְכָּן · H3275
- bg Яхкан
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Jacan Article
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Jacan is mentioned briefly in 1Ch 5:13 as one of the leaders from the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah. He is listed alongside six other leaders: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, and Zia.
This passage is part of a genealogical record of the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Gadites, along with the Reubenites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, settled in the region east of the Jordan River (1Ch 5:11).
The mention of these leaders during the reign of Jotham helps to establish the historical context and timeline of the Gadite tribe. Jotham was a king of Judah who reigned in the 8th century BC, known for doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord (2Ch 27:2).
No other specific details are provided about Jacan's life or role within the tribe. His inclusion in this list, however, suggests that he held a position of authority and responsibility among the Gadites during this period in Israel's history.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Jacan@1Ch.5.13)