Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Haggiah, a Levite descended from Merari, is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites in 1 Chronicles.
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Haggiah is mentioned in 1Ch.6.30 as part of the genealogy of the Levites, specifically the descendants of Merari, one of the three sons of Levi. He is listed as the son of Shimea and the father of Asaiah. The Levites were the tribe chosen by God to assist the priests in the tabernacle and temple services. The descendants of Merari were responsible for the structural components of the tabernacle, such as the frames, crossbars, posts, and bases (Num.3.36).
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(festival of Jehovah), a Merarite Levite. (1 Chronicles 6:30)
HAGGI'AH (festival of Jehovah), a Merarite Levite, 1 Chr 6:30.
HAGGI'AH (festival of Jehovah), a Merarite Levite, 1 Chr 6:30.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2293
Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son.
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