Encyclopedia of The Bible – Jamin
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Jamin

JAMIN jā’ mĭn (יָמִ֛ין). 1. A son of Simeon (Gen 46:10; Exod 6:15; Num 26:12 has gentilic name Jaminites).

2. A Judahite, son of Ram, and grandson of Jerahmeel (1 Chron 2:27).

3. An Israelite (it is uncertain whether he was a priest or a Levite) who helped interpret the law to the people when Ezra publicly read it (Neh 8:7; 1 Esd 9:48 KJV Adinus, ASV Iadinus).