New International Version A Call to Build the House of the Lord 1 In the second year of King Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel …

The Persian Empire was growing weak, and Haggai saw time as an opportunity to restore the Davidic Kingdom. He believed that the Kingdom of David was able to rise and take back their part in Jewish …

Aug 7, 2025 · 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.

Haggai is the 10th book of The Twelve. While Haggai is one of the smaller prophetic books in the Bible, it is crucially important in the overall story of the Hebrew Bible. For centuries, the Hebrew prophets …

Apr 27, 2026 · Explore our in-depth outline of the book of Haggai. Learn about the rebuilding of the temple and God's call to prioritize His kingdom.

Haggai, whose name means “festive,” delivers four distinct oracles within a span of a few months in 520 BC. The brevity of the book—only two chapters—emphasizes the urgency and focus of his message.

Read the Book of Haggai online. Scripture chapters verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for Bible study.

After the return from captivity, Haggai was sent to encourage the people to rebuild the temple, and to reprove their neglect.

1 In the second year of King Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of …

David Guzik commentary on Haggai 1, where God rebukes the returning remnant for their misplaced priorities, to which they respond in obedience and fear.