Bukki בֻּקִּי
High priest, son of Abishua and father of Uzzi
Who is Bukki in the Bible?
Bukki was a high priest in ancient Israel who served in the direct lineage of Aaron, the first high priest (1 Chronicles 6:5, 51; Ezra 7:4). He was the son of Abishua and the father of Uzzi, continuing the priestly succession through the line of Eleazar, Aaron's third son. As a high priest, Bukki would have been responsible for performing sacred sacrifices, maintaining the temple, and serving as a mediator between God and the Israelite people. His appearance in the genealogies of both 1 Chronicles and Ezra demonstrates the biblical emphasis on preserving and documenting the unbroken continuation of the high priestly office throughout Israel's history.
Biography
Bukki was a high priest who served in the lineage of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel (1 Chr. 6:5, 51; Ezr. 7:4). He was the son of Abishua and the father of Uzzi. Bukki is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites, specifically in the line of Eleazar, Aaron's third son. These genealogies emphasize the importance of the priestly lineage and the continuity of the high priestly office throughout Israel's history. As a high priest, Bukki would have been responsible for overseeing the spiritual life of the nation, offering sacrifices, and mediating between the people and God. His inclusion in the genealogies of both 1 Chronicles and Ezra highlights the significance of his role and the preservation of the priestly line.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:5
"Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,"
- 1 Chronicles 6:51
"Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,"
Ezra 1 verse
- Ezra 7:4
"the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֻּקִּי |
Bukki
>(2) Son of Abishua and father of Izzi, a priest, fourth in descent from Aaron, in the line of Eleazar (1Ch 6:5,51), and ancestor of Ezra (Ezr 7:4). In 2 Esdras 1:2 the name appears as Borith, and in 1 Esdras 8:2 as Boccas.
buk-i'-a (buqqiyahu, "proved of God"): A Levite, son of Heman (1Ch 25:4,13).
See BAKBUKIAH.
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