Bakbukiah בַּקְבֻּקְיָה
A Levite who served in Jerusalem after the exile.
Who is Bakbukiah in the Bible?
Bakbukiah was a Levite who served in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile. According to Nehemiah 11:17, he held a leadership position as the second among his brothers and participated in giving thanks during prayer services. In Nehemiah 12:9, he is listed among the Levites responsible for overseeing the thanksgiving choirs, and in Nehemiah 12:25, he is mentioned as one of the gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the temple gates. His multiple roles in worship leadership and temple security reflect his prominence in the post-exilic Jewish community and his importance in the restoration of proper temple worship and governance.
Biography
Bakbukiah was a Levite who served in various roles in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile. In Neh.11.17, he is described as the second among his brothers and one who gave thanks in prayer. This suggests he had a leadership role in worship. In Neh.12.9, Bakbukiah is listed along with other Levites who had responsibilities over the thanksgiving choirs. Later, in Neh.12.25, he is mentioned as one of the gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. These references indicate that Bakbukiah was a prominent Levite who held multiple positions related to temple service and worship in the post-exilic community.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 3 verses
- Nehemiah 11:17
"Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun."
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"Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services."
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"Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בַּקְבֻּקְיָה |