Numbers 34:22

Study note

Setting — Moses records the names of tribal representatives appointed to oversee the division of the Promised Land. This verse lists the designated administrative figure for the tribe of Dan within that official allocation roster.

The words — נָשִׂ֑יא (na.Si') translates literally as "a leader" or "chieftain," denoting formal administrative authority. בֻּקִּ֖י (bu.Ki) identifies the specific individual holding that office for Dan.

The thread — The text places this name within a sequential list of tribal appointees, directly following the entry for Benjamin (Numbers 34:21) and preceding the entry for Manasseh (Numbers 34:23).

Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to recognize that tribal governance and land distribution were executed through named, accountable representatives. It establishes a pattern of structured authority rather than arbitrary assignment.

Drafted by a language model from the text, its original words and its cross-references, then checked against them. It can still be wrong: open the verse in the app to report it.