Bukkiah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Bukkiah in the Bible?
A Levite, son of Heman, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 13.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Bukkiah within the lineage of Heman clarifies the organizational structure of Temple worship and the hereditary roles assigned to specific Levitical families during the post-exilic era.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Bukkiah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Bukkiah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Bukkiah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 25:4
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Bukkiah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/bukkiah/