Translations
Original
Notes
The whole remnant refers to the people who returned from Babylon. They all united in the rebuilding project.
the people feared the LORD.: They showed respect and worship. They prioritized spiritual values over material wealth.
The first message urges the people of Jerusalem to restore proper worship of God.
Zerubbabel Returning to the Lord Spiritual Renewal in the Later Prophets
Events
- Prophecies of Haggaic. 520 BC
People
Haggai: A prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the temple Jehozadak: Father of Joshua the high priest during the exile Joshua: High priest during the rebuilding of the temple Shealtiel: Grandfather of Zerubbabel, descendant of David Zerubbabel: Leader of the first Jewish exiles from Babylon
Glossary
Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Haggai, Book of Jehozadak Jeshua (Person) Josedech Joshua (Person) Postexilic Period Shealtiel Zechariah, Book of
Topics
Fear of God: Conspicuous Instances of Those Who Feared: The Jews, in Obeying the Voice of the Lord Jehozadak: A Priest of the Exile Liberality: Jews After the Captivity Obedience to God: Zerubbabel Obedience: Under the Preaching of Haggai Shealtiel: Father of Zerubbabel and an Ancestor of Jesus Zerubbabel: Directs the Rebuilding of the Altar and Temple After his Return from Captivity in Babylon