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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Haggai 2:20-23

After Haggai's sermon ad populum?to the people, here follows one, the same day, ad magistratum?to the magistrates, a word directed particularly to Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, who was a leading active man in this good work which the people now set about, and therefore he shall have some particular marks put upon him (Hag. 2:21): Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, speak to him by himself. He has thoughts in his head far above those of the common people, as wise princes are wont to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Haggai 2:23

In that day, saith the Lord of hosts ,.... When all these kingdoms, and their thrones and strength, are destroyed; which shows that what follows cannot be understood literally of Zerubbabel, who lived not to see these things done: will I take thee, O Zerubbabel my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the Lord ; that is, the Messiah, as is owned by Abarbinel; who says F24 Mayene Jeshuah, fol. 13. 4. Vid. & Mashmiah Jeshuah, fol. 67. 2. , "the King Messiah shall come, who is of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Haggai 2:23

In that day, saith the Lord - Some think, says this same learned writer, that Zerubbabel is put here for his people and posterity: but it may well be said that the commotions foretold began in the rebellion of Babylon, which Darius besieged and took; and exercised great cruelties upon its inhabitants. - Herod. lib. iii., sec. 220. Justin. 1:10. Prideaux places this event in the fifth year of Darius; others with more probability, in the eighth year. Compare Zechariah 2:9 . And will make... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:20-23

Part V. THE FOURTH ADDRESS : PROMISE OF THE RESTORATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID , WHEN THE STORM BURSTS ON THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:20-23

The final message. We gather from this last recorded message of this prophet, and addressed to Zerubbabel— I. THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF JUDGING RESPECTING THE FUTURE FROM PRESENT APPEARANCES . The seer referred to coming commotions and upheavings in national life ( Haggai 2:21 , Haggai 2:22 ); but at the time he gave utterance to these intimations all was peace and tranquillity. Rawlinson refers to the Persian empire as spreading over two millions of square miles, or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:20-23

Terrible revolutions. "And again the word of the Lord came unto Haggai in the four and twentieth day of the month, saying, Speak to Zerubbabel, Governor of Judah, saying, I will shake the heavens and the earth; and I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms," etc. This is the fourth address. These verses remind us— I. THAT THE REVOLUTIONS AMONGST MANKIND ARE SOMETIMES VERY TERRIBLE . Here we read of the "shaking of the heavens and the earth," the "crash of thrones," the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:23

In that day. When the heathen nations of the earth are overthrown, Israel shall be safe, and be the more exalted by the Divine favour and protection. Will I take. The verb simply serves to introduce the following act as one of importance, and does not signify, "take under my protection" (comp. Deuteronomy 4:20 ; 2 Kings 14:21 ; Keil). My servant. An honourable title used especially of David ( 1 Kings 11:13 , etc.; Jeremiah 33:21 , etc.), and his future successors ( Ezekiel 34:23... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:23

Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel. I. THE SUBJECT OF A SPECIAL DIVINE . CALLING . This alluded to in the words, "I have chosen thee, saith the Lord of hosts." By this was meant, not merely that his birth in Babylon, preservation and growth to manhood, high esteem and favour among his countrymen and with Cyrus, as well as obvious natural abilities, had all come about in accordance with that general providence by which God appoints to all men the times of their coming into life... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Haggai 2:23

I will make thee as a signet - God reverses to Zerubbabel the sentence on Jeconiah for his impiety. To Jeconiah He had said Jeremiah 22:24, “though he were the signet upon My right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence; and I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life.” The signet was very precious to its owner, never parted with, or only to those to whom authority was delegated (as by Pharaoh to Joseph Genesis 41:42, or by Ahasuerus to Haman Esther 3:10 and then to Mordecai Esther... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Haggai 2:23

Haggai 2:23. In that day will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, &c. Amidst the commotions which I will cause in the world, I will so order it, that Judea shall remain safe under thy government, O Zerubbabel, and thy successors, and be molested by none. A signet, or seal, particularly a royal one, is kept with great care; therefore the promise of making Zerubbabel as a signet, signified keeping him safe, or preserving him as a person of great estimation. For I have chosen thee To be the ruler... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Haggai 2:20-23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Haggai 2:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Haggai 2:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:20-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:20-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:20-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Haggai 2:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Haggai 2:23

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