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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Haggai 1:13

"Then spake Haggai Jehovah's messenger in Jehovah's message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith Jehovah.""Even before they actually set to work, God passes at once from the reproving tone to that of tenderness. He hastens as it were to forget their former unfaithfulness, and to assure them that, when obedient, that he both is and will be with them."[16]"Jehovah's messenger ..." This title is applied to himself by Haggai alone, among all the prophets. Deane assures us that, by... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Haggai 1:13

Haggai 1:13. Then spake Haggai— Then Haggai, whom the Lord had sent for the work of the Lord, spoke to the people, saying, &c. The work of the Lord, means the work of the house of the Lord mentioned in the last clause of the next verse; which should be rendered, And applied themselves to the work of the house of the Lord, &c. REFLECTIONS.—1st, The date of this prophesy is in the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, the first day of the month; not Darius the Mede, but... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Haggai 1:12

12. remnant of the people—all those who have returned from the exile ( :-). as . . . God sent him—according to all that Jehovah had enjoined him to speak. But as it is not till Haggai 1:14 after Haggai's second message (Haggai 1:14- :) that the people actually obeyed, MAURER translates here, "hearkened to the voice of the Lord," and instead of "as," "because the Lord had sent him." However, English Version rightly represents their purpose of obedience as obedience in God's eyes already, though... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Haggai 1:13

13. the Lord's messenger—so the priests (Malachi 2:7) are called (compare Galatians 4:14; 2 Peter 1:21). in the Lord's message—by the Lord's authority and commission: on the Lord's embassage. I am with you— (Matthew 28:20). On the people showing the mere disposition to obey, even before they actually set to work, God passes at once from the reproving tone to that of tenderness. He hastens as it were to forget their former unfaithfulness, and to assure them, when obedient, that He both is and... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Haggai 1:12

Haggai’s preaching moved Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the remnant of Israelites who had returned from captivity to obey the Lord. This demonstrated reverence for Him."Haggai referred to the people as a remnant (here and also in Haggai 1:14 and in Haggai 2:2), not merely because they were survivors of the Babylonian Exile but also because they were becoming what the remnant of God’s people should always be-those who are obedient within their covenant relationship to the Lord (cf. Isaiah 10:21)."... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Haggai 1:12-15

C. The Israelites’ response 1:12-15 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Haggai 1:13

The people’s obedient response resulted in the Lord sending another message to Haggai, His messenger. He reported that Yahweh was with them (cf. Haggai 2:4). This assurance of His divine enablement guaranteed their success as they continued obeying by rebuilding the temple. It is God’s presence with us more than anything else that guarantees our success as we carry out His will (cf. Joshua 1:1-9; Matthew 28:19-20). Our loving obedience results in Him drawing close, but our disobedience leads... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Haggai 1:1-15

A Call to Begin Building the Temple1-11. Haggai repeatedly urges the leaders of Judah and the people to bend their energies to the rebuilding of the ruined Temple (August, 520 b.c.).1. Darius the king] This was unquestionably Hystaspes, who was raised to the Persian throne after the death of the impostor, Smerdis.Sixth month] the 6th of the Jewish year, i.e. the month Elul (August-September).Zerubbabel] A prince of the royal line of Judah, and the accepted civil leader of the people, just as... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Haggai 1:12

(12) With all the remnant of.—The word may mean either “the remnant” restored from Babylon, or merely “the remainder” of the people. Similarly in Haggai 1:14; Haggai 2:2. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Haggai 1:12-15

(12-15) The Second Utterance.—The people turn a willing ear to Haggai’s exhortation, and the prophet is now charged to inform them of the return of God’s favour, in the gracious utterance, “I am with you, saith the Lord.” read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Haggai 1:13

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Haggai 1:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Haggai 1:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Haggai 1:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Haggai 1:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Haggai 1:12-15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Haggai 1:13

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Haggai 1:1-15

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Haggai 1:12

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Haggai 1:12-15

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