Lexical Summary Buqqi: Buqqi Original Word: בֻּקִּי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bukki From baqaq; wasteful; Bukki, the name of two Israelites -- Bukki. see HEBREW baqaq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originshort. form of Buqqiyyahu Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Bukki (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֻּקִּי proper name, masculine (id.) — 1 a Danite chief Numbers 32:22. 2 a descendant of Aaron 1 Chronicles 5:31 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 6:31; Ezra 7:4. Topical Lexicon Occurrences in Scripture Numbers 34:22; 1 Chronicles 6:5; 1 Chronicles 6:51; Ezra 7:4 (plus the parallel genealogical repetition in 1 Chronicles 6:4–5). Historical Setting Buqqi (Bukki) appears in two distinct but complementary settings: (1) the nation’s territorial settlement at the end of the wilderness journey and (2) the high-priestly genealogies that run from Aaron through the period of the monarchy and into the post-exilic community. Tribal Leadership during the Allotment of Canaan In Numbers 34 the LORD directs Moses to appoint one leader from each tribe to oversee the distribution of the Promised Land west of the Jordan. “Of the tribe of the sons of Dan a leader, Bukki son of Jogli” (Numbers 34:22). Bukki therefore stands among the “chiefs” entrusted to guarantee a just inheritance. His inclusion demonstrates that even a northern tribe such as Dan had recognized leadership ready to act in obedience to divine command before any ground had yet been claimed. Key observations Priestly Genealogy and Continuity The Chronicler twice records the line Aaron → Eleazar → Phinehas → Abishua → Bukki → Uzzi (1 Chronicles 6:4–5, 51). Ezra preserves the same lineage to establish his own credentials: “son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki” (Ezra 7:4). Through these texts Bukki occupies the critical fifth generation after Aaron, linking the wilderness priesthood with later temple service. The placement of Bukki in this unbroken chain yields several theological insights: Ministry Significance 1. Mediation and Teaching By virtue of his office Bukki would have carried the twin responsibilities of offering sacrifices and instructing Israel in the statutes of God (Leviticus 10:11). While Scripture records no individual acts of his, his very inclusion signals that such duties continued without interruption. 2. Custodian of Holiness Standing between Abishua and Uzzi, Bukki helps bridge the heroic generation of Phinehas—zealous for holiness (Numbers 25:11)—with later priestly oversight during early monarchy days. His life silently testifies that zeal must be translated into steady, day-in, day-out service. Practical Reflections • God honors unnamed fidelity. Though Scripture gives no narrative episodes, Bukki’s mention in both civil and priestly records shows how quiet obedience shapes redemptive history. Conclusion Buqqi’s five Old Testament references portray him as a reliable servant—once as a tribal prince securing the inheritance of Dan and twice as a faithful link in the high-priestly chain that preserves true worship from Sinai to the Second Temple. Though his deeds remain largely unrecorded, his lasting impact lies in the continuity, stability, and covenant faithfulness he helped safeguard for the people of God. Forms and Transliterations בֻּקִּ֔י בֻּקִּ֖י בֻּקִּ֥י בֻּקִּֽי׃ בקי בקי׃ וּבֻקִּ֖י ובקי bukKi buq·qî buqqî ū·ḇuq·qî ūḇuqqî uvukKiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 34:22 HEB: דָ֖ן נָשִׂ֑יא בֻּקִּ֖י בֶּן־ יָגְלִֽי׃ NAS: a leader, Bukki the son KJV: of Dan, Bukki the son INT: of Dan A leader Bukki the son of Jogli 1 Chronicles 6:5 1 Chronicles 6:5 1 Chronicles 6:51 Ezra 7:4 5 Occurrences |
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