Haggai 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 2
Chapter Summary
Haggai reproves the people for neglecting the building of the house. He incites them to finish the temple.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Jehovah of Hosts, who sends His Word through Haggai commanding the people to rebuild His ruined house.
The prophet and messenger of Jehovah who rebukes the people for neglecting the temple and stirs them to build.
Son of Shealtiel and governor of Judah; a leader whose spirit Jehovah stirs up to work on the house.
Son of Jehozadak, the high priest; alongside Zerubbabel he leads the remnant in rebuilding the temple.
The Persian king by whose reign the dates of Haggai's prophecy are reckoned.
Timeline
In the second year of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the Word of Jehovah comes through Haggai to Zerubbabel and Joshua, challenging the people for living in their covered houses while the house of Jehovah lies waste.
Haggai 1:1-4Jehovah commands the people to set their heart on their ways, explaining that their poor harvests and the severe drought on the land are because His house is ruined.
Haggai 1:5-11Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the remnant of the people obey the voice of Jehovah their God and fear before Him.
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