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Agag(2)
Agag in the Bible — king of the Amalekites (1SA 15:8). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “roof; upper floor”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (2)
Agagproper name
- Hebrew
- אֲגַ֥ג
- Transliteration
- agag
- Meaning
- [poss.] violent
- Greek
- Αγαγ
- Reference
- 1SA 15:8
- Strong's
- H90
King of the Amalekitestitle
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ־עֲמָלֵק
- Transliteration
- melek amaleq
- Meaning
- king [of] Amalek
- Greek
- βασιλέα Αμαληκ
- Reference
- 1SA 15:8
- Strong's
- H4428, H6002
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Agag in the Bible?
Agag is described in the Bible as king of the Amalekites (1SA 15:8).
What does the name Agag mean?
The name Agag means “roof; upper floor” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.