Buz בּוּז
Descendant of Gad, son of Abdiel
Who is Buz in the Bible?
Buz was a descendant of the tribe of Gad, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 5:14 as the son of Abdiel and the father of Jahdo. He lived during the period of Israel's tribal history, though no specific events or biographical details about his life are recorded in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogy of Gad serves to establish the continuity of family lines within that tribe, preserving the ancestral record that was important to Israel's identity and inheritance of the promised land. While Buz himself is not described as having performed any notable actions, his place in the genealogy demonstrates the biblical emphasis on faithful record-keeping and the preservation of family heritage within God's chosen people.
Biography
Buz is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad as the son of Abdiel and the father of Jahdo (1 Chr. 5:14). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 5 traces the descendants of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'), highlighting the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records within the tribe. Buz's inclusion in this list demonstrates his significance within the tribal lineage of Gad. However, no further details about Buz's life or role are provided in the biblical text. The mention of his name in the genealogy serves to establish the continuity of the generations within the tribe of Gad.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:14
"These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בּוּז |