Haggedolim גָּדוֹל
A priest mentioned in Nehemiah's time.
Who is Haggedolim in the Bible?
Haggedolim was a priest who lived in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, following the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:14 as part of a list of priests and Levites who resettled in Jerusalem and served in the restored temple. The name Haggedolim, which means "the great ones" or "the mighty ones" in Hebrew, suggests he held a leadership position among his fellow priests. Though his individual story is not detailed in Scripture, his inclusion in Nehemiah's roster demonstrates the important role priests played in rebuilding the Jewish community and religious practices after the exile.
Biography
Haggedolim is mentioned briefly in Neh.11.14 as one of the priests who lived in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, after the Babylonian exile. He is described as a leader among his fellow priests. The name Haggedolim means "the great ones" or "the mighty ones" in Hebrew.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 11:14
"and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גָּדוֹל |