King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bukki the son of Jogli.
Complete Jewish Bible:
from the tribe of the descendants of Dan, a leader, Buki the son of Yogli;
Berean Standard Bible:
Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan;
American Standard Version:
And of the tribe of the children of Dan a prince, Bukki the son of Jogli.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the prince{H5387} of the tribe{H4294} of the children{H1121} of Dan{H1835}, Bukki{H1231} the son{H1121} of Jogli{H3020}.
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Commentary for Numbers 34:22
1. **Themes:**
- **Division of the Land:** Numbers 34:22 is part of a larger section in the book of Numbers that deals with the allocation of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. The verse specifically mentions Bukki, the prince of the tribe of Dan, as one of the leaders responsible for dividing the land.
- **Leadership and Responsibility:** The mention of tribal princes underscores the theme of leadership within the Israelite community. These leaders were entrusted with the significant task of ensuring a fair and orderly distribution of the land, reflecting their role in maintaining social order and justice.
- **Preparation for Settlement:** This passage is set during the time when the Israelites were preparing to transition from a nomadic lifestyle in the wilderness to a settled life in Canaan. The detailed instructions for land division indicate careful planning and anticipation for this new phase in Israel's history.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Wilderness Period:** Numbers 34:22 is set towards the end of the Israelites' 40-year sojourn in the wilderness, just before they are to enter the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua.
- **Boundaries and Inheritance:** The book of Numbers records the census of the Israelites, their organization by tribes, and the laws that would govern their life in the land of Canaan. The detailed boundaries and instructions for land division reflect God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
- **Transition to Settled Life:** After centuries of nomadic life and the recent exodus from Egypt, the Israelites were about to become a nation with defined territories. The appointment of tribal princes to oversee the land allocation was part of the transition process.
- **Leadership Succession:** Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt, was nearing the end of his life, and the mantle of leadership was being passed to a new generation, represented by figures like Joshua and the tribal princes, including Bukki.
In summary, Numbers 34:22 reflects the themes of divine promise, leadership, and the practical aspects of nation-building as the Israelites stood on the brink of inheriting and dividing the Promised Land. It captures a moment of anticipation and preparation as the people of Israel were poised to enter a new era of their history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5387
There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשִׂיא
Transliteration: nâsîyʼ
Pronunciation: naw-see'
Description: or נָשִׂא; from נָשָׂא; properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist; captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. - Strong's Number: H4294
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַטֶּה
Transliteration: maṭṭeh
Pronunciation: mat-teh'
Description: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread); rod, staff, tribe. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [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. - Strong's Number: H1835
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּן
Transliteration: Dân
Pronunciation: dawn
Description: from דִּין; judge; Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them; Daniel - Strong's Number: H1231
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֻּקִּי
Transliteration: Buqqîy
Pronunciation: book-kee'
Description: from בָּקַק; wasteful; Bukki, the name of two Israelites; Bukki. - Strong's Number: H3020
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יׇגְלִי
Transliteration: Yoglîy
Pronunciation: yog-lee'
Description: from גָּלָה; exiled; Jogli, an Israelite; Jogli.