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Haggai: all we know is his name
Haggai was a prophet in the late sixth century BCE. That's all we know about a figure who played one of the most pivotal roles in Judah's history.
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His name means 'my festivals,' perhaps a sign of priestly birth. His exhortations, not an imperial edict, laid the temple's foundation.
Bible reference: Haggai 1:1
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 169–170
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