Haggai (Prophet)

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Role: Post-exilic prophet who urged the returned community to resume temple rebuilding
• Family: Not specified
• Key Books: Ezra, Haggai

Biography

Haggai prophesied in the second year of Darius I, calling the returned exiles to stop neglecting the house of the LORD while building their own houses. His word stirred Zerubbabel and Jeshua to resume temple work.

Key Events

• Prophets Encourage
• Temple Completed

Relationships

• Zerubbabel - Civil leader who responded to his message
• Jeshua - High priest who helped resume the work
• Zechariah - Fellow post-exilic prophet

Important Verses

• Haggai 1:8
• Ezra 5:1-2

Cross-References

• Mentioned in: Ezra, Haggai

Notes

Haggai’s short ministry shows how prophetic rebuke restored the community’s priorities after years of stalled obedience.