Haggai 1 in the second year of darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the lord by haggai the prophet unto zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of josedech, the high priest, saying,thus speaketh the lord of hosts, saying, this. May 02, 2020 the book of haggai is a reminder of the problems the people of god faced at this time, how the people courageously trusted in god, and how god provided for their needs. The book of haggai introduction to the book of haggai in the bible. In this chapter, after the preamble of the prophecy, we have, i. You can find the best commentary on haggai for you using the tools on the right side. An easyenglish translation and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of haggai. Haggai is also mentioned twice in the book of ezra, the priest who oversaw the work. It is a short book, consisting of only two chapters.
In haggai, zechariah nivac mark boda shows us that the books tell of a golden period in old testament history, but that these prophets also speak powerfully to the church today. Gods people had returned from exile in persia in 539 19 years earlier. But the lamp of oldtestament prophecy shall yet make some bright and glorious efforts before it expire. In his short book we read 25 times the word of jehovah or thus says jehovah.
Haggai commentary introduction lets open our bibles to the book of haggai. In this book, haggai challenges israel after the exile to remain faithful to their god and rebuild the temple. In haggai, zechariah nivac mark boda shows us that the books tell of a golden period in old testament history, but that these. The books of ezra and nehemiah are also key literary sources on the restoration of the jewish religious community. An exposition, with practical observations, of the prophecy of haggai chapter 1. Haggai with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Top 5 commentaries on the book of haggai ligonier ministries. David guzik commentary on haggai 1, where god rebukes the returning. Then the prophet haggai and zechariah the son of iddo, prophets, prophesied to the jews who were in judah and jerusalem, in the name of the god of israel, who was over them. Because his name means festal one, it is suggested that haggai was born on a feast day. Haggai began two months before zechariah, who was raised up to second him, that out of the mouth of two witnesses the word might be established. The book of ezra describes how the opposition of judahs enemies caused the hands of the people to become weak and the work to cease ezra 4. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and together formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture.
Rudolph who says in his commentary on haggai that the book has no relevance at all for the christian faith verhoef, p. God s people had returned from exile in persia in 539 19 years earlier. Lets find the first encouragement god gives the jews to do his will. The book of haggai is a reminder of the problems the people of god faced at this time, how the people courageously trusted in god, and how god provided for their needs. After thousands of years, the book of haggai remains largely unique among the books of old testament prophets for one key reason. Haggai probably had returned from the 70 year babylonian captivity with the first group to return in 537536 bc. At the end of the book, haggai delivered gods personal message to zerubbabel, telling the governor of judah he would be like gods signet ring. Haggai summary we hope that you find the haggai summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as. A free bible version and commentary on the book of haggai in easyenglish. In ancient times, signet rings functioned as an official seal when pressed into hot wax on a document. The book of haggai, second shortest in the old testament, has a potent message. Read haggai 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
This is why the book of haggai is very popular for our days and time as well. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Haggai is the tenth of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve in hebrew scripture. Haggai summary we hope that you find the haggai summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of haggai. The book of haggai consists of four precisely dated messages from the lord. Haggai, the writer of this short book, is mentioned in ezra 5. The book of haggai, also known as the book of aggeus, is a book of the hebrew bible or tanakh, and has its place as the thirdtolast of the minor prophets. Haggai free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. In the second year of darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the lord by haggai the prophet unto zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of josedech, the high priest, saying, thus speaketh the lord of hosts, saying. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary book 9. Haggai spoke of him as the glory of the latter house, and zechariah as the man, the branch. This prophecy meant god would honor the line of king david through zerubbabel. King cyrus of persia had issued an edict in 53837 bc for the jews to return to judah.
Haggai is among the most carefully and precisely dated books in the entire bible. When the people give priority to god and his house, they are blessed rather than cursed cf. In the second year of king darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the lord came by haggai the prophet to zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of jehozadak, the high priest, saying. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the captivity exile in babylon. Aug 15, 2018 at the end of the book, haggai delivered gods personal message to zerubbabel, telling the governor of judah he would be like gods signet ring. The book of haggai, the second shortest in the old testament, communicates this same message. Haggai 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He has interacted with much scholarship within the text and in footnotes. God rebukes the returning remnant for their misplaced priorities.
Intro to haggai biblica the international bible society. Apart from obadiah, haggai is the shortest book in the ot, but its teachings are none the less significant. The good success of this sermon, appearing in the peoples return and close application to that work, wherein the prophet, in gods name, animated and. Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary book 9. Haggai reproveth the peoples delay in building the temple, hag 1. Haggai figures significantly in the endtime period we are. The prophet reproves the people, and particularly their ruler and high priest, for negligence and delay in rebuilding the temple. Book of haggai overview insight for living ministries.
It was written to people like us, who would say that god must be first. Joyce baldwin haggai, zechariah, malachi tyndale old testament commentaries, 1981. Today we study the prophet haggai and discover yhwhs passion about his house. In this situation haggai announces jehovahs messages in very short form.
Best commentaries and books on haggai logos bible software. The book of haggai offers future hope and encourages. It was almost twenty years after the decree of cyrus when the prophet haggai was called to bring the word of god to the people of jerusalem in. Haggai clearly shows the consequences of disobedience 1. Verhoef offers a thorough exegesis and exposition of haggai and malachitwo important books of scripture that, unfortunately. These jews were led back to jerusalem to rebuild the temple of jehovah that had been destroyed by the babylonians. The historical setting dates around 520 bc before the temple has been rebuilt. Haggai reproves the jews for neglecting the temple. Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary boda, mark j. Study the bible online using commentary on haggai 1 and more. Haggai 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ackroyd, studies in the book of haggai, jjs 2 1951. This summary of the book of haggai provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of haggai.
Here, also, is where we discover another surprising mention of the. In this case haggai would have been much older than 70 years when he wrote his book. Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary book 9 kindle edition by boda, mark j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Greater glory promised to the second temple than to the first. Haggai 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The book of haggai is narrative history and prophetic oracle. Haggai zechariah malachi matthew the year was 520 bc. John mackay haggai, zechariah and malachi focus on the bible, 2003.
The people felt discouraged because their temple looked unimpressive, but haggai reminded them to keep working and hope in gods promise of a new jerusalem. Translators could also find the translated bible text useful, as the writer translated from the hebrew text. It tells us to put first things first in our lives. Haggai 1 kjv commentary analysis application bible study. Haggai is the second shortest book in the ot obadiah is. Key personalities are haggai, zerubbabel, and joshua.
A reproof of the people of the jews for their dilatoriness and slothfulness in building the temple, which had provoked god to contend with them by the judgment of famine and scarcity, with an exhortation to them to resume that good work and to. In the second year of darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the lord by haggai the prophet unto zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of josedech, the high. Mar 16, 2017 today we study the prophet haggai and discover yhwhs passion about his house. In them the light of that morning star shone more brightly than in the foregoing prophecies, as they lived nearer the time of the rising of the sun of righteousness, and now began to see his day approaching. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, march 2014. They came for one major purpose to rebuild the temple that had been destroyed by babylon in. Haggai is also mentioned twice in the book of ezra, the priest who oversaw the work of rebuilding the temple. The books of haggai and zechariah are rarely recognized for the formative role they play in israels history and the nt understanding of christ. Introduction the prophets to the returned remnant were haggai, zechariah, and malachi. No portion of scripture has been so misunderstood as the ook of haggai, b the tenth of the minor prophets. The book of haggai reminds the exiled rebuilders of jerusalem to give god their primary allegiance and not rebel against the covenant like their ancestors. Outline of the book of haggai haggais work haggai was a prophet of god that prophesied to the jews who had returned to jerusalem from babylon during the year 536 bc i.
His only goal thereby is to reach the hearts of the jews so that they would give god the first place in their lives. Haggai was a prophet of the remnant of israel and judah that remained after the 70 years in captivity, and his task was to instruct, encourage and also rebuke after their recent return to the land. Reformed expository commentary rec 9781629951980 by iain m. Haggais message to rebuild the temple was passionate, simple, and straightforward haggai 1. The prophet haggai recorded his four messages to the jewish people of jerusalem in 520 bc, eighteen years after their return from exile. Haggai addresses the civil and the religious representatives of the people, so as to have them as his associates in giving gods commands. Summary of the book of haggai the story of the bible. Haggai 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
In particular haggai in conjunction with zechariah was given the task of stirring up the enthusiasm to rebuild the temple of the lord and is the. Study the bible online using commentary on haggai 1 and. The prophets haggai and zechariah played an important role in encouraging the jewish people and their leaders zerubbabel, the governor of judah, and the high priest joshua to return to their homeland and rebuild the jerusalem temple following the babylonian exile. Then spoke haggai, the lords messenger, in the lords message, in his name, and as from him, saying, i am with you, saith the lord.