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Jabin
Jabin in the Bible — King of Hazor (JOS 11:1), one of thirty-one kings (JOS 12:19) defeated by Joshua (JOS 12:7). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “Jabneh, he that understands; building”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (3)
Jabinproper name
- Hebrew
- יָבִין
- Transliteration
- yavin
- Meaning
- perceptive
- Greek
- Ιαβιν
- Reference
- JOS 11:1
- Strong's
- H2985
King of Hazortitle
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ־חָצ֑וֹר
- Transliteration
- melek chatsor
- Meaning
- king of Hazor
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Ασωρ
- Reference
- JOS 11:1
- Strong's
- H4428, H2674
King of Canaantitle
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ־כְּנַ֔עַן
- Transliteration
- melek kənaan
- Meaning
- king of Canaan
- Greek
- βασιλέως Χανααν
- Reference
- JDG 4:2
- Strong's
- H4428, H3667
Family & Relationships (1)
king
Sisera(JDG 4:2)
Notes
King of Canaan, reigned in Hazor (JOS 11:1, JDG 4:2)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jabin in the Bible?
Jabin is described in the Bible as King of Hazor (JOS 11:1), one of thirty-one kings (JOS 12:19) defeated by Joshua (JOS 12:7).
What does the name Jabin mean?
The name Jabin means “Jabneh, he that understands; building” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.