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Haggai

Facts:

Haggai was a prophet of Judah after the Jews returned home from being captives in Babylon.

• During the period when Haggai was prophesying, King Uzziah was reigning over Judah.
• The prophet Zechariah was also prophesying during this period.
• Haggai and Zechariah exhorted the Jews to rebuild the temple, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar.

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(See also: Babylon, Judah, Nebuchadnezzar, Uzziah, Zechariah (OT))

Bible References:

• Ezra 05:1-2
• Ezra 06:13-15

Word Data:

• Strong's: H2292