1 Chronicles 6:5
New International Version
Abishua the father of Bukki, Bukki the father of Uzzi,

New Living Translation
Abishua was the father of Bukki. Bukki was the father of Uzzi.

English Standard Version
Abishua fathered Bukki, Bukki fathered Uzzi,

Berean Standard Bible
Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,

King James Bible
And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,

New King James Version
Abishua begot Bukki, and Bukki begot Uzzi;

New American Standard Bible
Abishua fathered Bukki, Bukki fathered Uzzi,

NASB 1995
and Abishua became the father of Bukki, and Bukki became the father of Uzzi,

NASB 1977
and Abishua became the father of Bukki, and Bukki became the father of Uzzi,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Abishua became the father of Bukki, and Bukki became the father of Uzzi,

Amplified Bible
and Abishua became the father of Bukki, and Bukki became the father of Uzzi,

Christian Standard Bible
Abishua fathered Bukki; Bukki fathered Uzzi;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abishua fathered Bukki; Bukki fathered Uzzi;

American Standard Version
and Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,

English Revised Version
and Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abishua was the father of Bukki. Bukki was the father of Uzzi.

Good News Translation
Bukki, Uzzi,

International Standard Version
Abishua fathered Bukki, Bukki fathered Uzzi,

Majority Standard Bible
Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,

NET Bible
Abishua was the father of Bukki, and Bukki was the father of Uzzi.

New Heart English Bible
and Abishua became the father of Bukki, and Bukki became the father of Uzzi,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,

World English Bible
Abishua became the father of Bukki. Bukki became the father of Uzzi.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Abishua begot Bukki, and Bukki begot Uzzi,

Young's Literal Translation
and Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abisue beget Bocci, and Bocci begot Ozi.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, Abishua conceived Bukki, and Bukki conceived Uzzi.

New American Bible
Abishua became the father of Bukki. Bukki became the father of Uzzi.

New Revised Standard Version
Abishua of Bukki, Bukki of Uzzi,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Abishua begat Abikar, and Abikar begat Uzzi,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abishu begot Abidar, and Abidar begot Azi.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Abishua begot Bukki, and Bukki begot Uzzi;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Abisu begot Bokki, and Bokki begot Ozi;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
4Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, 5Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, 6Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,…

Cross References
Exodus 6:18
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.

Numbers 3:19
The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Numbers 26:57-59
Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

1 Chronicles 24:1-3
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

Nehemiah 12:22-26
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...

Hebrews 7:11-14
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Hebrews 7:27-28
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Hebrews 8:1-6
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ...

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...

Hebrews 10:11-14
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, ...

Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.


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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














Abishua was the father of Bukki
Abishua is a name that appears in the genealogies of the Levites, specifically in the line of Eleazar, the son of Aaron. This lineage is significant as it traces the priestly line, which was responsible for the religious leadership and temple duties in Israel. The name Abishua means "my father is salvation," which reflects the theological emphasis on God as the source of deliverance and salvation. This genealogical record underscores the continuity of the priestly line, which was crucial for maintaining the religious and cultural identity of Israel. The mention of Abishua connects to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey and their covenant relationship with God.

Bukki was the father of Uzzi
Bukki, as the son of Abishua, continues the priestly lineage. His name means "wasting" or "emptying," which might reflect a period of transition or challenge within the priestly line. The genealogical record here serves to affirm the legitimacy and continuity of the priestly office, which was vital for the spiritual leadership of the nation. Uzzi, the son of Bukki, further extends this line. The name Uzzi means "my strength," indicating a reliance on divine strength and support. This lineage is significant in the context of the Levitical priesthood, which played a central role in the worship and sacrificial system of Israel. The continuity of this line is also a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His chosen leaders for the spiritual guidance of His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Abishua
A descendant of Aaron, the high priest, and part of the Levitical priestly line. His name means "my father is salvation."

2. Bukki
The son of Abishua, continuing the priestly lineage. His name means "wasting" or "emptying."

3. Uzzi
The son of Bukki, furthering the line of priests. His name means "my strength."
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage in God's Plan
The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 6, highlight the continuity of God's plan through generations. Understanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to live faithfully.

Faithfulness in Service
The priestly line, including Abishua, Bukki, and Uzzi, reminds us of the importance of faithfulness in our service to God. Each generation is called to uphold and pass on the faith.

God's Strength in Our Weakness
The names in this passage, particularly Uzzi ("my strength"), remind us that God is our strength. In our weaknesses, we can rely on His power to sustain us.

The Role of Priests as Mediators
The priestly lineage points to the role of priests as mediators between God and His people, foreshadowing the ultimate mediation of Christ.Verses 5-7. - Of the five succeeding names, Bukki, Uzzi, Zerahiah, Meraioth, Amariah, it may be said that they reappear in the list of Ezra 7, but that little or nothing else is known of them. Lightfoot ('Temple Service,' 4. § 1) supposes that the change of priesthood family to Ithamar took place after Meraioth. But it is just as probable that the gap between Abishua and Eli, or possibly even between Phinehas and Eli, was filled by holders of the high priest office unknown by name to us.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Abishua
וַאֲבִישׁ֙וּעַ֙ (wa·’ă·ḇî·šū·a‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 50: Abishua -- 'my father is rescue', two Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Bukki,
בֻּקִּ֔י (buq·qî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1231: Bukki -- two Israelites

Bukki
וּבֻקִּ֖י (ū·ḇuq·qî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1231: Bukki -- two Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֥יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Uzzi,
עֻזִּֽי׃ (‘uz·zî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5813: Uzzi -- 'forceful', the name of several Israelites


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