Haggiah חַגִּיָּה
A Levite, descendant of Merari.
Who is Haggiah in the Bible?
Haggiah was a Levite descended from Merari, one of the three sons of Levi, and appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 6:30. He is listed as the son of Shimea and the father of Asaiah within the lineage of temple servants. As a member of the Merarite clan, Haggiah belonged to the tribe set apart by God to support the priests in tabernacle and temple worship, with his specific family line responsible for maintaining the structural components of the sanctuary. Though Haggiah himself is not described performing specific duties, his inclusion in the Levitical genealogy underscores the importance of priestly lineage and the organized system of worship that God established for Israel.
Biography
Haggiah is mentioned in 1Ch.6.30 as part of the genealogy of the Levites, specifically the descendants of Merari, one of the three sons of Levi. He is listed as the son of Shimea and the father of Asaiah. The Levites were the tribe chosen by God to assist the priests in the tabernacle and temple services. The descendants of Merari were responsible for the structural components of the tabernacle, such as the frames, crossbars, posts, and bases (Num.3.36).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 6:30
"Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חַגִּיָּה |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)