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Achim was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.
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Also known as Akim
Achim is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Mat.1.14). He was the son of Zadok (or 'Sadoc') and the father of Eliud. Achim is listed as one of the ancestors of Jesus in the lineage traced from Abraham through David to Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Apart from his mention in the genealogy, no other details are provided about Achim's life, his occupation, or any significant events associated with him. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate Jesus' connection to the Davidic line and to the promises made to Abraham, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan of redemption throughout Israel's history.
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son of Sadoc and father of Eliud in our Lord’s genealogy. (Matthew 1:14) The Hebrew form of the name would be Jachin, which is a short form of Jehoiachin, the Lord will establish.
preparing; revenging; confirming
A'CHIM (Hebrew form is Jachin, a contraction of Jehoiachin, the Lord will establish), an ancestor of Christ. Matt 1:14.
A'CHIM (Hebrew form is Jachin, a contraction of Jehoiachin, the Lord will establish), an ancestor of Christ. Matt 1:14.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G0885
Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud.
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