Haggai

Haggai (Hag´i; Heb., “festal,” “of a festival”)

The prophet responsible for the book that bears his name. He is also mentioned, along with Zechariah, in (Ezra 5:1 and Ezra 6:14).

Ezra 5:1

Restoration of the Temple Resumed
1Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of th ... View more

Ezra 6:14

14So the elders of the Jews built and prospered, through the prophesying of the prophet Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished their building by comman ... View more

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