Dacubi; Dacobi
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Dacubi; Dacobi in the Bible?
Dacubi (also spelled Dacobi) is a proper name found in 1 Esdras 5:28, designating a gatekeeper among the returnees from Babylon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Dacubi clarifies the specific personnel responsible for the security and ritual access of the Second Temple, illustrating the organized administrative structure of the restored Jewish community.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Dacubi; Dacobi reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Dacubi; Dacobi in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Dacubi; Dacobi clarify?
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
"Dacubi; Dacobi." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/dacubi-dacobi/