Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Buz, a descendant of Gad, was the son of Abdiel and the father of Jahdo.
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Buz is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad as the son of Abdiel and the father of Jahdo (1Chr. 5:14). The genealogy in 1Chronicles 5 traces the descendants of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'), highlighting the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records within the tribe. Buz's inclusion in this list demonstrates his significance within the tribal lineage of Gad. However, no further details about Buz's life or role are provided in the biblical text. The mention of his name in the genealogy serves to establish the continuity of the generations within the tribe of Gad.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0938
These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz.
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