That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. Unlike haggai, however, zechariah thought that the rebuilding of the temple was the necessary prelude to the eschatological age, the arrival of which was imminent. 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. He exhorted them to turn from the uncleanness of their ways and to trust in gods sovereign power. It is about rebuilding jerusalem and why it was important for the jews to rebuild the temple. The book of haggai jesus is the desire of all nation haggai 1. The book of haggai is a book of the tanakh hebrew bible and of the old testament, written by the prophet haggai.
I hope that you have been looking at the book yourself, reading through it and thinking about it over these last few weeks. Intro to haggai biblica the international bible society. Haggai haggai is the first of the prophets which are postexilic or who prophesied after the captivity. These are the books of the king james version of the bible along with the names and numbers. Haggai 2 in the seventh month, on the twentyfirst of the month, the word of the lord came by haggai the prophet, saying. Haggai bible book with full chapters new international. Haggai is among the most carefully and precisely dated books in the entire bible.
Haggai was a prophet who, along with zechariah, encouraged the returned exiles to rebuild the temple see ezr 5. Because of the abrupt change in style in chapters 9 to 14 from chapters 1 to 8, some have proposed a second zechariah theory. 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. It comes from the hebrew word used to picture festive, joyous occasions and is a reference to gods festivals and holy days described in. Haggai these are all of the chapters of the book of haggai. The old testament book of haggai reminds gods people that he is their first priority in life. The book of haggai kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby duration. A contemporary of the prophet haggai in the early years of the persian period, zechariah shared haggais concern that the temple of jerusalem be rebuilt. New king james version thus says the lord of hosts. In fact, hanukkah elicits ancient prophecy and prophetic archetypes, all pointing to the coming and the redemption of the messiah. It consists of four messages from jehovah to jews that had returned from babylonian exile, urging them to finish rebuilding the temple in jerusalem. 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.
These jews were led back to jerusalem to rebuild the temple of jehovah that had been destroyed by the babylonians. Comprised of only 2 chapters, haggai is a very short book. Haggai book of in the kjv bible king james version. There are also chronological prophecies in the book of haggai which dovetail with chronological prophecies in the following book of zechariah. The historical background for haggais prophecy is found in ezra 5 and 6.
Haggai 1 kjv commentary analysis application bible study. Hanukkah is more than just the jewish substitute for christmas. Very little is known about prophet haggai, the man who wrote the. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of haggai in the bible new international version. God gives his followers wisdom and energy to do the work he assigns them. Haggai 12 new king james version nkjv the command to build gods house. They belong to the period told about in the books of ezra, nehemiah, and esther.
We are bringing our series on haggai to a close today. Then answered haggai, and said, so is this people, and so is this nation before me, saith the lord. Haggai dares to show them that they had given themselves the best. An inspired book of the hebrew scriptures listed among the socalled minor prophets. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The book of haggai, also called the prophecy of aggeus, the 10th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets. Information and translations of book of haggai in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Haggai 12 nkjv the command to build gods house in bible. 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. Haggai or the book of haggai is a prophetic text included in the jewish bible tanakh, and forms a part of the minor prophets section of the neviim. This is the holy book of amos, known simply as amos.
The book is a oneminute radio program that features unusual stories and interesting facts about the bibleone of the bestselling books of all time. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Haggai 1 nkjv the command to build gods house in bible. This summary of the book of haggai provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of haggai. The bible book of zechariah with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Chapter first comprehends the first address 211 and its effects 1215.
Even though it records messages from the lord almighty which were given through the prophet, haggai, in the year 520 bc, the principles related in these messages are still very relevant to us today so, get some colored pencils or pens blue, purple, red, orange, etc. 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. Haggai 2 is the second and final chapter of the book of haggai in the hebrew bible or the old. The book of haggai is narrative history and prophetic oracle. Then haggai, the lords messenger, gave this message of the lord to the people. Cyrus also wanted the temple in jerusalem to be built, so that the worship there could be begun again. According to the word that i covenanted with you when ye came out of egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you. Aside from the fact that he was a prophet, we know little of the man. World english bible this is the word that i covenanted with you when you came out of egypt, and my spirit lived among you. The historical setting dates around 520 bce before the temple has been rebuilt.
Haggai, hebrews, and hanukkah discover first fruits of. Haggai 1 new king james version nkjv the command to build gods house. Haggai reproves the jews for neglecting the 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. Haggai summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of haggai for bible study or sunday school lessons. In their specificity and in their link to the reign of a foreign king darius, the dates underscore gods control over history, as do similar chronological references in zechariah, a prophetic book connected in literary and thematic ways to haggai. The object of the prophet was generally to urge the people to proceed with the rebuilding of the temple.
The first book of peter niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 60 duration. Haggai is a book in the old testament of the bible which is very essential to us today. Haggai shows us that we are all in danger of doing this. Chapter second contains, the second prophecy 19, which was delivered a month after the first. Zechariah bible book with full chapters king james version. It is a short book, consisting of only two chapters. Haggai reproved the people for their failure to rebuild the temple, while zechariah encouraged the people by presenting to them the coming glory of the lord. The messianic expectation during this holiday points us. Haggai was written by a prophet of the same name around 520 bc. When the babylonians conquered jerusalem in 586 bc, they destroyed the magnificent temple built by king solomon and carried the jews into exile in babylon. 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. Haggai called them not to be discouraged because this temple would not be quite as richly decorated as solomons. Haggai 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Online bible at esv, kjv, darby, american standard version, bible in basic english.