1
Chavaqquq was remembered as coming from Shimon, from the field of Beit-Zekharyah. Before the exile he foresaw the destruction of Yerushalayim and grieved deeply.
2
When Nevukhadnetzar approached, the tradition has him flee toward Mitzrayim and then sojourn in the land of Yishma’el. After the Kasdim withdrew, he returned to his own field.
3
One celebrated memorial says that while carrying food for reapers, he was suddenly carried to Bavel and gave Dani’el a meal, then was returned to his field without delay. This is the same legendary complex later attached to the story of Bel and the Dragon.
4
He knew that return from Bavel was near and died two years before it. His burial was in his own field. A final sign concerns light appearing in the House and the eventual removal of sanctuary objects to the wilderness, where they would remain until a final disclosure.