Numbers 34:22
Numbers 34:22 in Multiple Translations
Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan;
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bukki the son of Jogli.
And of the tribe of the children of Dan a prince, Bukki the son of Jogli.
And of the tribe of the children of Dan, a chief, Bukki, the son of Jogli.
A leader from the tribe of Dan: Bukki, son of Jogli.
Also of the tribe of the sonnes of Dan, the prince Bukki, the sonne of Iogli.
and of the tribe of the sons of Dan, the prince Bukki son of Jogli;
Of the tribe of the children of Dan a prince, Bukki the son of Jogli.
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bukki the son of Jogli.
Of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bocci the son of Jogli.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 34:22
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Numbers 34:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
בְנֵי
דָ֖ן
נָשִׂ֑יא
בֻּקִּ֖י
בֶּן
יָגְלִֽי
וּ/לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Conj | Prep | N-ms
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
דָ֖ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
N-proper
נָשִׂ֑יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-ms
בֻּקִּ֖י
Buqqîy
H1231
Bukki
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יָגְלִֽי
Yoglîy
H3020
Jogli
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 34:22
וּ/לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
דָ֖ן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
נָשִׂ֑יא
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
בֻּקִּ֖י
Buqqîy
H1231
"Bukki"
N-proper
Bukki was the name of two Israelites, one a Levite and son of Abishua, and the other a prince of the tribe of Dan. The name Bukki means 'wasting'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.5; son of: Abishua (H0050); father of: Uzzi (H5813) § Bukki = "wasting" 1) son of Abishua and father of Uzzi, fifth from Aaron in the line of the high priests 2) son of Jogli, prince of the tribe of Dan, one of the ten men chosen to apportion the land of Canaan between the tribes
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Bukki. See also: Numbers 34:22; 1 Chronicles 6:36; Ezra 7:4.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יָגְלִֽי
Yoglîy
H3020
"Jogli"
N-proper
Jogli was an Israelite living during the time of Egypt and Wilderness, mentioned in Numbers 34:22 as the father of Bukki, a ruler in the conquest of Canaan.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.22; father of: Bukki (H1231) § Jogli = "he is exiled" a Danite and father of Bukki who was one of the 12 rulers charged with the conquest of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jogli. See also: Numbers 34:22.
Study Notes — Numbers 34:22
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Context — Leaders to Divide the Land
Numbers 34:22 Summary
[This verse tells us about a man named Bukki, who was a leader from the tribe of Dan. He was chosen by God to help divide the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, as part of God's plan to give His people a home, as seen in Numbers 34:13-15 and Deuteronomy 1:7-8. This reminds us that God is always working to provide for and care for His people, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and Matthew 6:25-34. By following God's instructions and trusting in His sovereignty, we can, like Bukki, faithfully serve God and His people.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Bukki son of Jogli in the Bible?
Bukki son of Jogli was a leader from the tribe of Dan, as mentioned in Numbers 34:22, and was one of the leaders chosen by God to help divide the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, as seen in Numbers 34:17-29.
What was the significance of the tribe of Dan in the Bible?
The tribe of Dan was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and they played an important role in the history of God's people, as seen in Genesis 49:16-18, where Jacob prophesied about the tribe's future.
How did the leaders of the tribes of Israel contribute to the division of the land?
The leaders, including Bukki son of Jogli, were responsible for overseeing the division of the land among their respective tribes, as instructed by God through Moses, as seen in Numbers 34:13-15 and Numbers 26:52-56.
What can we learn from the example of Bukki son of Jogli as a leader?
Bukki's example teaches us about the importance of leadership and following God's instructions, as seen in Numbers 34:22, and how God chooses and uses individuals to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Romans 8:28 and 1 Corinthians 1:27-29.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a leader in God's eyes, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the story of Bukki son of Jogli and the division of the land relate to God's larger plan of redemption, as seen in the book of Numbers and the rest of the Bible?
- What are some ways that I can, like Bukki, faithfully serve God and His people, even in small or seemingly insignificant roles?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty and provision, just as the Israelites did when they divided the land, as seen in Numbers 34:13-29 and Psalm 37:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 34:22
[See comments on Numbers 34:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 34:22
These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun. Names of the men which shall divide the land.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 34:22
16–29. Ten princes were appointed to superintend the allotment of the land, one from each of the nine and a halt tribes who settled west of the Jordan. In supreme command are Joshua and Eleazar, the successors of Moses and Aaron as the civil and religious beads of the nation.