The message of haggai is directly tied to zechariahs prophecy concerning the events that will occur during this same time period. 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. In other words, we know the exact dates of the sermons proclaimed and events of the book. As the book of haggai begins, 15 months have already elapsed since their return. After the persian king cyrus had allowed the jews to return to jerusalem in 538 b. Haggai gives brief messages, including the shortest message from god found in the minor prophets. Haggai, theology of bakers evangelical dictionary of. He called them to reverence and glorify god by building the temple in spite of local and official opposition. Haggai was upset that people were living in fine houses while gods temple. 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. The first section of this book deals with israels neglect in rebuilding the temple, instead opting to rebuild their own houses. Oct 29, 2019 it is here in the book of haggai at the return to the land that the kingly line of david is restored. Jehovah, therefore, raised up two prophets, haggai and zechariah, so that his name and his house might not be kept in.
This is quite appropriate, considering that the lord said through haggai that the jews must complete the rebuilding of the temple 1. Within this section there are two commands to the people along with a promise of divine help. Haggai, festive, one of the twelve socalled minor prophets. 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. 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. The signet ring was a symbol of authority and power comparable to a kings scepter. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Whatever they do and whatever they offer there is defiled. Text of haggai and sermon themes the prophesies on haggai are actually attributed to specific dates in history. The book ends with the prediction of the downfall of kingdoms, with one zerubbabel, governor of judah, as the lords chosen leader. This can be observed in the book of haggai chapter one verse six. If you have studied your bible over and over, then you should score highly in our book of haggai quizzes. 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. At the heart of the book of haggai is the prophets urgent insistence that the postexilic jewish community get to the work of rebuilding the temple.
The bible and interpretation the book of haggai and the. The specific mention of the second year of darius places the book in the year 520 b. After thousands of years, the book of haggai remains largely unique among the books of old testament prophets for one key reason. Haggai 12 esv the command to rebuild the temple in. Haggai 2, new international version niv the bible app. It is here in the book of haggai at the return to the land that the kingly line of david is restored. The book of haggai is one of the shortest books in the old testament at only two chapters long, which has seen haggai characterized as one of the minor prophets. Haggai was a prophet who, along with zechariah, encouraged the returned exiles to rebuild the temple see ezr 5. It was written in 520 bce, some 18 years after cyrus had taken the kingdom of babylon and made a law in 538 bce, so that the captive jews could return to judea.
On that day, declares the lord almighty, i will take you, my servant zerubbabel son of shealtiel, declares the lord, and i will make you like my signet ring, for i have chosen you, declares the lord almighty. The book of haggai holds together at least two elements on eschatology. Watch our overview video on the book of haggai, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The prophecy of haggai is very short yet very important because its primary focus is on the end of the age right before the return of jesus christ as king of kings and lord of lords. The prophets haggai and zechariah joined forces in 520 b. The books of ezra and nehemiah are also key literary sources on the restoration of the jewish religious community. Today we study the prophet haggai and discover yhwhs passion about his house. Outline of the book of haggai the first of haggais four prophecies haggai 1. He was the first of the three zechariah, his contemporary, and malachi, who was about one hundred years later, being the other two whose ministry belonged to the period of jewish history which began after the return from captivity in babylon. This was addressed to the leaders, rebuking them for the spiritual lethargy which had allowed the temple to lie unfinished for such a long time. This structure will receive attention presently, but for now it is important to consider various viewpoints as to the origin and growth of the composition.
Outside of the book of haggai, he is referred to in ezra 5. The book of haggai contains messages delivered by the prophet haggai, and thus it is reasonable to consider haggai its author. The specific mention of the second year of darius 1. Haggai ministered among the jews who had returned to judea after some 70 years of exile in babylon. These jews were led back to jerusalem to rebuild the temple of jehovah that had been destroyed by the babylonians. The book of haggai consists of four addresses of the prophet hag.
There is also rhyme that has been used in the book of haggai. Haggai, book of the 1901 jewish encyclopedia bible. Haggai is one of the exceptions to this story, as the people listen to the word of the lord, obey god and rebuild the temple. An activist, whose word was in tune with the hearts of the people and the mind of god, he acted as the lords messenger who transmitted the. At this time, a new prophet named haggai speaks up. That is, the canon refers to the books regarded as inspired by god and authoritative for faith and life. In this book, haggai challenges israel after the exile to remain faithful. The book of haggai was written in approximately 520 b. Haggai, one of the twelve minor prophets, was the first prophet after the babylonian exile, followed by zechariah and malachi.
It is a short book, consisting of only two chapters. Journey through the bible, one book at the time, with the 2nd edition of our books of the bible journal. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. And i will make you zerubbabel like a signet ring, for i have chosen you, declares the lord of hosts. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, march 2014. The book of haggai, the 10th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of. The book of haggai is a book of the tanakh hebrew bible and of the old testament, written by the prophet haggai. Daniel lived until approximately within 1520 years of haggais prophecy, but daniels prophecies were in babylon and daniel was not listed among the prophets of israel in. Book of haggai overview insight for living ministries. All of these prophetic books contain a piece of the puzzle that contributes to the total historicalspiritual picture. Haggai was the first of the three postexilic prophets.
Because his name means festal one, it is suggested that haggai was born on a feast day. He was the first prophet after the death of jeremiah and ezekiel. Haggai is the second shortest book in the old testament obadiah is shorter, and is quoted by the new testament once compare heb. Zechariah is the longest book of the minor prophets. Then said haggai, if one that is unclean by a dead body touch any of these, shall it be. Haggai 12 new king james version nkjv the command to build gods house. Haggai 1, new international version niv the bible app.
The temple remains in ruins, and no one has attempted to repair it. 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. Book of haggai simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The book of haggai is the second smallest book of the old testament. The book of haggai is only one composition among a rather rich corpus of hebrew literature. In the hebrew canon the prophets are divided into 1 the former prophets.
To grasp its full significance, we require knowledge about the books of ezra, jeremiah, malachi, and zechariah. In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the lord by the prophet haggai, saying. The book of haggai contains four prophetic messages, all delivered in about four months. Summary of the book of haggai the story of the bible. The book of haggai ends with one more message from god, later on this same day, the 24th day of the 9th month. This is the holy book of haggai, known simply as haggai. Haggais book ends with a prophecy for zerubbabel, a descendant of david. For instance, in chapter one verse ten of the book, there is alken, alekem. Cyrus also wanted the temple in jerusalem to be built, so that the worship there could be begun again. Zerubbabel chosen as a signet 20 the word of the lord came a second time to haggai on the twentyfourth day of the month, 21 speak to zerubbabel, governor of judah, saying, i am about to shake the heavens and the earth, 22 and to overthrow the throne of kingdoms. Haggai sought to challenge the people of god concerning their priorities. One of the socalled minor prophetical books of the old testament. Haggai figures significantly in the endtime period we are.
That is, the canon refers to the books regarded as. Daniel lived until approximately within 1520 years of haggais prophecy, but daniels prophecies were in babylon and daniel was not listed among the prophets of israel in the hebrew scriptures. The 39 books of the old testament form the bible of judaism, while the christian bible includes those books and also the 27 books of the new testament. The historical setting dates around 520 bc before the temple has been rebuilt. Haggai is the tenth of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve in hebrew scripture. Here, also, is where we discover another surprising mention of the. It is however full of mystical significance and is fascinating read for jews, christians and biblical scholars alike. Interestingly, the name haggai could mean my festal one rydelnik 2014. His name means festive, implying he was born on a jewish feast day.
This is a prophecy by the prophet haggai which encourages. The response is positive and on 6242 the leaders, zerubbabel and joshua, along with the people obeyed the lord and began the work on the temple. Haggai means festal, which may indicate that the prophet was born during one of the three pilgrimage feasts unleavened bread, pentecost or weeks, and tabernacles. Haggai, whose name means festive, was one of the postexilic authors, a contemporary of zechariah. This short book of thirtyeight verses focuses solely on the reconstruction of the jerusalem temple that had been destroyed by the babylonians in 586 bce. The holy bible book 37 haggai kjv dramatized audio. Haggais message to rebuild the temple was passionate, simple, and straightforward haggai 1. Mar 16, 2017 today we study the prophet haggai and discover yhwhs passion about his house. One example of these studies is the work that has been done on the book of haggai. Haggai 12 niv a call to build the house of the lord bible. Here, haggai talks of earning remunerations only to place them in a purse that has holes. The prophet haggai played an important role during the restoration of the jewish. Jehovah, therefore, raised up two prophets, haggai and zechariah, so that his name and his house might not be kept in dishonor.