Person Old Testament
Bukki
Bukki, a high priest, was the son of Abishua and the father of Uzzi in the lineage of Aaron. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Chronicles 6:5.
Why it matters. High priest, son of Abishua and father of Uzzi
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- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Bukki
Bukki was a high priest who served in the lineage of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel (1Chr. 6:5, 51; Ezr. 7:4). He was the son of Abishua and the father of Uzzi. Bukki is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites, specifically in the line of Eleazar, Aaron's third son. These genealogies emphasize the importance of the priestly lineage and the continuity of the high priestly office throughout Israel's history. As a high priest, Bukki would have been responsible for overseeing the spiritual life of the nation, offering sacrifices, and mediating between the people and God. His inclusion in the genealogies of both 1 Chronicles and Ezra highlights the significance of his role and the preservation of the priestly line.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 3 verses across 2 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.