· Translation: KJV

Numbers 34:22Of the tribe of the children of Dan a prince, Bukki the son of Jogli.

The setting

Wilderness east of Jordan River, ~1406 BC. Moses receives detailed instructions for dividing Canaan among the twelve tribes, appointing specific tribal representatives.

The emotion here: methodical reverence while recording God's detailed organizational plan

The original word

nasi (נָשִׂיא) — lifted up one, tribal chief chosen by divine appointment

Why it matters

Bukki's name means 'proved of Yahweh' — these weren't random selections but divinely chosen leaders

Read with care

What most readers miss in Numbers 34:22

Dan was listed here but later migrated north because they couldn't conquer their assigned territory

Common misconceptionPeople think this is just boring genealogy, but these men were essentially founding fathers who would shape Israel's future for centuries.

Bible Genome reading

Numbers 34:22 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerGod
Eraexodus
Primary emotionresting
Literary typelaw

Emotional genome

Comfort power30%
Quotability20%
Memorability30%
Crisis relevance20%
Standalone40%
Themes:leadershipidentityheritage

In context

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Open Numbers 34

Numbers 34:22 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include leadership, identity, heritage. Notable phrases: tribe of Dan; Bukki the son of Jogli.

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