Introduction:
Haggi is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogical records of the tribe of Gad. The name "Haggi" is derived from the Hebrew word "חַגִּי" (Chaggi), which means "festive" or "celebratory." This entry explores the biblical references to Haggi and his significance within the context of the Israelite tribes.

Biblical References:
Haggi is mentioned in the Book of Numbers as one of the sons of Gad, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel). The tribe of Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and Haggi is listed among the descendants of Gad who went down to Egypt with Jacob and his family.

· Numbers 26:15-17 : "These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli."

In this passage, Haggi is identified as the progenitor of the Haggite clan. The genealogical records in Numbers 26 are part of a census taken by Moses and Eleazar the priest, which was conducted to organize the Israelite community as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.

Tribal Significance:
The tribe of Gad, to which Haggi belonged, was known for its warrior-like characteristics and played a significant role in the military campaigns of Israel. The tribe settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River, in the region of Gilead, which was known for its fertile land and strategic location.

The Haggite clan, as descendants of Haggi, would have been part of this larger tribal identity. While specific details about Haggi's life and deeds are not provided in the biblical text, his inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliation in the Israelite society.

Cultural and Theological Context:
In the broader cultural and theological context of the Old Testament, genealogies served several purposes. They established legal and territorial claims, preserved family heritage, and demonstrated the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. The mention of Haggi within these genealogies highlights the continuity of God's covenant with the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The tribe of Gad, including the Haggite clan, was part of the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham's descendants into a great nation. Each clan and family within the tribe contributed to the collective identity and mission of Israel as God's chosen people.

Conclusion:
While Haggi himself is not a prominent figure in biblical narratives, his inclusion in the genealogical records of the tribe of Gad reflects the importance of family and tribal identity in ancient Israel. The Haggite clan, as part of the larger tribe of Gad, played a role in the unfolding account of the Israelites as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land.Haggi

(festive), second son of Gad. (Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:15)

HAGGI

hag'-i (chaggi, "festive"): The second son of Gad (Genesis 46:16 Numbers 26:15). The latter refers to his descendants as Haggites, of whom nothing else is known.

2291. Chaggi -- "festal," a son of Gad, also his desc.
... "festal," a son of Gad, also his desc. Transliteration: Chaggi Phonetic Spelling:
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Haggi (2 Occurrences)
...HAGGI. hag'-i (chaggi, "festive"): The second son of Gad (Genesis 46:16 Numbers
26:15). ... Multi-Version Concordance Haggi (2 Occurrences). ...
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Haggi'ah (1 Occurrence)
Haggi'ah. Haggiah, Haggi'ah. Haggidgad . Multi-Version Concordance
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Zephon (5 Occurrences)
... See ZIPHION. Multi-Version Concordance Zephon (5 Occurrences). Genesis 46:16 The
sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. (See NIV). ...
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Shuni (2 Occurrences)
... Shuni (2 Occurrences). Genesis 46:16 The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon,
Eri, Arodi, and Areli. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Haggites (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia HAGGITES. hag'-its. See HAGGI. Multi-Version
Concordance Haggites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:15 The ...
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Gad (78 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 46:16 The sons of
Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. ...
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Zephonite (1 Occurrence)
... 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 ...
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Ziph'ion (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ziph'ion (1 Occurrence). Genesis 46:16 And the sons of
Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. (See RSV) ...
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Zephonites (1 Occurrence)
... 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 ...
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Ziphion (1 Occurrence)
... Ziphion (1 Occurrence). Genesis 46:16 The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon,
Eri, Arodi, and Areli. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS). ...
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