Old Testament
Haggedolim
A leader of the mighty men of valor who resided in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile.
Haggedolim is identified in Nehemiah 11:14 as the overseer of a group of 128 mighty men of valor stationed in Jerusalem. His role highlights the administrative organization and military security established during the post-exilic restoration of the city. The name itself, meaning the great ones, likely refers to his leadership position among these valiant men.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Nehemiah 11:14
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 11:14
Where Haggedolim appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Sanballat8 versesA Horonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Ezra25 versesA priest and scribe who led a group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law of God.
- Baruch23 versesThe faithful scribe and loyal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the fall of Jerusalem.
- Artaxerxes14 versesA Persian king who authorized the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and supported Ezra's mission to Judea.
- Tobiah12 versesAn Ammonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Nehemiah7 versesA cupbearer to Artaxerxes who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and restored the people's devotion to God.
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