Bukki בֻּקִּי
Son of Jogli, a prince of Dan
Who is Bukki in the Bible?
Bukki was the son of Jogli and a prince of the tribe of Dan who played an important role in the conquest of Canaan. According to Numbers 34:22, he was one of twelve tribal leaders appointed by Moses to assist Eleazar the priest and Joshua in dividing the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes. His selection for this significant responsibility reflected his standing as a trustworthy leader within Dan and demonstrated the leadership qualities valued during Israel's settlement of Canaan. Bukki's role underscores the organized, deliberate process through which the Israelites distributed their inheritance in fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham.
Biography
Bukki, the son of Jogli, was a prince from the tribe of Dan who was appointed by Moses to help divide the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes (Num. 34:22). He was one of the twelve leaders chosen from each tribe to assist Eleazar the priest and Joshua in allocating the land inheritance. This responsibility highlights Bukki's leadership role within his tribe and his trustworthiness in fulfilling an important task that would impact the future of the nation of Israel.
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In Scripture
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- Numbers 34:22
"Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֻּקִּי |