Bakbukiah was a Levite who served as a singer and gatekeeper in the temple in Jerusalem after returning from the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the Levites responsible for praise and guarding the temple. His service was an important part of rebuilding religious worship in restored Israel.
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Service among the Levites in Jerusalem
Bakbukiah is mentioned as one of the Levites who settled in Jerusalem after returning from exile. He was among those responsible for temple service.
17Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, who led the thanksgiving in prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his kinsmen; and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.
Bakbukiah served as second among his brothers in the Levitical praise service, together with Unni. He participated in the organized worship in the temple.
17Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, who led the thanksgiving in prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his kinsmen; and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.
Under Nehemiah's rule and the rebuilding of Jerusalem, Bakbukiah played an important role in restoring the Levitical service in accordance with David's original arrangements.
24The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, with their kinsmen standing opposite them, to praise and give thanks according to the command of David the man of God, watch answering watch.