Strong's Lexicon Yabin: Jabin Original Word: יָבִין Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָבַן (yavan), meaning "to understand" or "to discern." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Jabin in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: The name "Jabin" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to two different Canaanite kings. The name itself suggests a person of understanding or discernment, which may reflect the perceived wisdom or strategic prowess of these rulers. Cultural and Historical Background: Jabin is a name associated with Canaanite royalty during the period of the Judges in Israel's history. The first Jabin mentioned in the Bible is the king of Hazor, a significant Canaanite city-state in northern Canaan. Hazor was a major military and economic center, and its king wielded considerable influence over the region. The second Jabin, also a king of Hazor, is mentioned in the context of the Israelite conquest under Joshua and later during the time of the judges. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bin Definition "one who is intelligent," two Canaanite kings NASB Translation Jabin (7), Jabin's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָבִין proper name, masculine (one who is intelligent, discerning) two Canaanite kings of Hazor; — 1 Joshua 11:1. 2 Judges 4:2,7,17,23,24 (twice in verse); Psalm 83:10. (But compare Be Judges 4:2 BuRS 66 f f.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jabin From biyn; intelligent; Jabin, the name of two Canaanitish kings -- Jabin. see HEBREW biyn Forms and Transliterations יָבִ֔ין יָבִ֣ין יָבִ֥ין יבין כְ֝יָבִ֗ין כיבין cheyaVin ḵə·yā·ḇîn ḵəyāḇîn yā·ḇîn yāḇîn yaVinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 11:1 HEB: וַיְהִ֕י כִּשְׁמֹ֖עַ יָבִ֣ין מֶֽלֶךְ־ חָצ֑וֹר NAS: Then it came about, when Jabin king KJV: And it came to pass, when Jabin king INT: came heard Jabin king of Hazor Judges 4:2 Judges 4:7 Judges 4:17 Judges 4:23 Judges 4:24 Judges 4:24 Psalm 83:9 8 Occurrences |