The story of Haggai
Haggai was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, who lived during the 6th century BC. He was the son of Shealtiel, and his siblings were Zechariah and Malachi. He is best known for his prophetic book, which is the second shortest book in the Bible. Haggai's role was to encourage the Jews to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians. He was sent by God to remind the people of their covenant with Him, and to encourage them to rebuild the Temple. He prophesied that the Temple would be restored and that God would bless the people if they obeyed Him. Haggai's prophecies were fulfilled when the Temple was rebuilt in 515 BC. He is remembered for his role in the rebuilding of the Temple, and for his prophecies of God's blessings for those who obey Him. He is also remembered for his encouragement of the people to remain faithful to God and to His covenant.
Name meaning
The name "Haggai" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "Haggay," which means "festive" or "festival." Haggai is a name found in the Bible; he was a prophet in the Old Testament. The Book of Haggai, which bears his name, is one of the twelve minor prophetic books. Haggai played a significant role in encouraging the Jewish people to rebuild the Second Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The name reflects a sense of festivity and celebration, which aligns with the themes of hope and renewal in Haggai's prophetic message.
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Prophet
First mention
Ezra 5:1
Appearances in the Bible
11 mentions
In Hebrew
חגי