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Haggith
Haggith in the Bible — wife (concubine?) of King David (2SA 3:4). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “rejoicing”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Biography
One of David's wives and the mother of Adonijah, David's fourth son. Her son Adonijah was known for his good looks and later attempted to seize the throne as David aged, leading to his eventual execution by Solomon.
Significance
As Adonijah's mother, Haggith witnessed her son's ambition and failed coup attempt, illustrating the family strife that marked David's later years.
Key Events
Bore Adonijah to David in Hebron(2 Samuel 3:4)
Her son attempted to seize throne(1 Kings 1:5-11)
Names & Labels (1)
Haggithproper name
- Hebrew
- חַגִּית
- Transliteration
- hagiyt
- Meaning
- festal; born on the feast day
- Greek
- Φεγγιθ
- Reference
- 2SA 3:4
- Strong's
- H2294
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Haggith in the Bible?
Haggith is described in the Bible as wife (concubine?) of King David (2SA 3:4).
What does the name Haggith mean?
The name Haggith means “rejoicing” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.