Jabin — the meaning of the Hebrew name יָבִין

יָבִין

Yâbîyn · pronounced yaw-bene' · Strong's H2985 · a man

Jabin means intelligent.

Built from

בִּין bîyn (from, H995) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand open in the lexicon ›

Strong's definition

from H995; intelligent; Jabin, the name of two Canaanitish kings.

First appearance

Josh 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph, (KJV)

Every verse that names Jabin

7 occurrences in 7 verses — Joshua, Judges, Psalms

Josh 11:1Judg 4:2Judg 4:7Judg 4:17Judg 4:23Judg 4:24Ps 83:10

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