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Numbers 34:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bukki the son of Jogli.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the leader of the tribe of Dan was Bukki, the son of Jogli.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse identifies Bukki, son of Jogli, as the appointed leader who would represent the tribe of Dan in dividing up the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, God was giving instructions to Moses about dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel as they prepared to enter Canaan after their wilderness wanderings. This verse specifically names Bukki, the son of Jogli, as the appointed leader or prince for the tribe of Dan, highlighting the organized system God established for land allocation. It reflects the importance of tribal representation in fulfilling God's covenant promises to the Israelites.

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