Aggaba
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Aggaba in the Bible?
The descendants of Abraham, temple-servants, returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem. They are mentioned in Ezra 2:45 and Nehemiah 7:48.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Aggaba clarifies the social stratification within the post-exilic community, distinguishing hereditary temple servants from the priestly and Levitical lines.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Aggaba reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Aggaba in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Aggaba clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:45Nehemiah 7:48
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Aggaba." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/aggaba/