Hagab
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Hagab in the Bible?
Hagab is listed as the ancestor of a family of Nethinim who returned from the Babylonian captivity with Zerubbabel and Nehemiah. The name appears second after Hagabah in Ezra 2:46 but is omitted from the parallel list in Nehemiah 7:48.
SIGNIFICANCE
The presence of Hagab in the Ezra census provides specific genealogical data that helps readers understand the social structure and family lineages of the Nethinim community during the post-exilic restoration period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Hagab reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hagab in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hagab clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:46Nehemiah 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
"Hagab." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hagab/