Habakkuk
The name Habakkuk means “he that embraces; a wrestler.” Habakkuk is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Habakkuk 1:1.
Who was Habakkuk?
Embrace, the eighth of the twelve minor prophets. Of his personal history we have no reliable information. He was probably a member of the Levitical choir. He was contemporary with Jeremiah and Zephaniah.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Habakkuk
- Habakkuk 1:1
The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.
- Habakkuk 3:1
A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth.
Timeline of Habakkuk's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 606 BC | Prophecies of Habakkuk |