Lexical Summary Yogli: "He will reveal" or "He will uncover" Original Word: יָגְלִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jogli From galah; exiled; Jogli, an Israelite -- Jogli. see HEBREW galah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom galah Definition perhaps "led into exile," a Danite NASB Translation Jogli (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָגְלִי proper name, masculine (led into exile?) chief of tribe of Dan Numbers 34:22. Topical Lexicon Historical Setting Jogli enters the biblical record during Israel’s encampment in the plains of Moab, just before the nation crossed the Jordan under Joshua. Moses, at the Lord’s command, named twelve tribal representatives who would oversee the apportionment of Canaan once it was conquered (Numbers 34). Jogli was not one of those commissioners, but his son Bukki was chosen from the tribe of Dan, identifying Jogli as a senior figure whose lineage supplied leadership at a decisive moment in Israel’s history. Single Biblical Occurrence Numbers 34:22: “Of the tribe of the children of Dan, a leader, Bukki son of Jogli.” This brief notice preserves Jogli’s name within the official roster that certified the equitable division of the land. Though mentioned only once, his inclusion secures his family among the foundational tribal clans entrusted with stewarding God’s covenant gift of territory. Role in the Allocation of Canaan 1. Covenant Fulfillment: The appointment of tribal leaders for land distribution signified the imminent realization of the promise first given to Abraham (Genesis 17:8). Jogli’s household participated in that fulfillment by supplying Bukki, whose signature on allotment decisions would later validate boundaries for generations. Association with the Tribe of Dan Dan often struggled with idolatry (Judges 18; 1 Kings 12:28–30), yet in the wilderness generation the tribe still produced men of faith and reliability. Jogli’s son represents Dan before the national assembly, demonstrating that, alongside future failures, the tribe once supplied faithful leadership devoted to the common good. Ministry and Leadership Significance • Intergenerational Influence: Scripture traces leadership to Jogli by naming Bukki “son of Jogli.” A father’s faithfulness evidently produced a son worthy of national trust, illustrating Proverbs 22:6 in narrative form. Theological Reflections 1. God Values Every Name: Even a lone biblical appearance underscores the divine attention to individuals (Isaiah 49:16). Lessons for Today • Cultivate faithfulness at home; present influence on the next generation may yield strategic kingdom impact. Jogli’s solitary appearance thus magnifies how God weaves every obedient life—however briefly noted—into the enduring tapestry of His covenant plan. Forms and Transliterations יָגְלִֽי׃ יגלי׃ yā·ḡə·lî yageLi yāḡəlîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 34:22 HEB: בֻּקִּ֖י בֶּן־ יָגְלִֽי׃ NAS: Bukki the son of Jogli. KJV: Bukki the son of Jogli. INT: Bukki the son of Jogli 1 Occurrence |
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