Haggai

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Definition

Haggai was a prophet of Judah after the Jews returned home from being captives in Babylon.

During the period when Haggai was prophesying, King Uzziah was reigning over Judah.
The prophet Zechariah was also prophesying during this period.
Haggai and Zechariah exhorted the Jews to rebuild the temple, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar.

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(See also: Babylon, Judah, Nebuchadnezzar, Uzziah, Zechariah (OT))

Bible References

Ezra 5:1-2
Ezra 6:13-15

Word Data

Strong’s: H2292

People and places

Haggai

In other dictionaries

Read “Haggai” in the 4 dictionaries

HaggaiEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
HaggaiInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
HaggaiSmith’s Bible Dictionary

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