Dakubi
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Dakubi in the Bible?
Da-ku'-bi, Da-koo'-bi was a head of a family of gate-keepers mentioned in 1 Esdras 5:28. He is also referred to as 'Akkub' in the canonical lists.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Da-ku'-bi with Akkub clarifies textual variations between the canonical books of Ezra-Nehemiah and the deuterocanonical book of 1 Esdras, demonstrating how different manuscript traditions preserve the same historical administrative roles within the post-exilic community.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Dakubi reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Dakubi in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Dakubi 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
"Dakubi." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/dakubi/