Haggai 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 2
Chapter Summary
The vision of the horses. Comfortable promises are made to Jerusalem.
Key Hebrew Words
Cross-References
- Hebrews 12:26
People & Context
Jehovah of Hosts, who promises to fill this latter house with glory, shake the nations, and give peace.
The prophet who delivers Jehovah's words of encouragement and questions the priests about the Law.
Governor of Judah and son of Shealtiel; Jehovah's chosen servant whom He will make like a signet.
Son of Jehozadak, the high priest, urged with Zerubbabel to be strong and work on the house.
The Persian king by whose second year Haggai's later messages are dated.
Timeline
On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the Word of Jehovah comes again to encourage those who saw the house in its former glory and might now view it as nothing.
Haggai 2:1-3Jehovah urges Zerubbabel, Joshua, and all the people to be strong and work, reminding them that His Spirit stands in their midst and they should not fear.
Haggai 2:4-5Jehovah promises to shake the heavens, the earth, and all nations, declaring that the Desire of all nations will come and the glory of this latter house will be greater than the former.
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