Haggi חַגִּי
Son of Gad, grandson of Jacob.
Biography
Haggi is mentioned in Gen.46.16 and Num.26.15 as one of the sons of Gad, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). In the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the famine, Haggi is listed among the sons of Gad. The descendants of Haggi are referred to as the Haggites in Num.26.15, where they are counted as part of the tribe of Gad in the census taken in the wilderness.
Family
Siblings
- Ziphion Tribe of GadSon of GadSon of Gad, progenitor of the ZephonitesView full profile →
- Shuni Tribe of GadSon of GadSon of Gad, ancestor of the Shunite clan.View full profile →
- Ezbon Tribe of BenjaminBenjamin warriorSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Eri Tribe of GadSon of GadSon of Gad; head of the Erite clan.View full profile →
- Arod Tribe of GadSon of GadSon of Gad and founder of the Arodite clanView full profile →
- Areli Tribe of GadSon of GadSon of Gad, grandson of JacobView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse Study available
- Genesis 46:16
"The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:15
"The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the Shunites;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חַגִּי | H2291 |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | חַגִּי | H2291 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)