Bakbukiah Summary
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Bakbukiah was a Levite who held leadership roles in Jerusalem after the exile.
second among his brethren (NEH 11:17), gatekeeper (NEH 12:25)
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Bakbukiah
· Also called · H1229 · NEH 11:17 y-h-v-h pours out
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בַּקְבֻּקְיָה
baqəbuqəyah · H1229 · NEH 11:17 y-h-v-h pours out
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Bakbukiah Article
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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.
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