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.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 34:22
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 34:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
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.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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