A Levite who served in Jerusalem after the exile.
Bakbukiah
Named in 3 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 11:17.
בַּקְבֻּקְיָהBakbukiah
About Bakbukiah Written by AI
Bakbukiah was a Levite who served in various roles in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile. In Nehemiah 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 Nehemiah 12:9, Bakbukiah is listed along with other Levites who had responsibilities over the thanksgiving choirs. Later, in Nehemiah 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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 11:17
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
- Nehemiah 12:9
Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.
- Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.