John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Haggai 2:20
And again the word of the Lord came unto Haggai ,.... Or a "second" F19 שנית "secundo", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius; "secunda vice", Burkius. time, even on the same day as the former: in the four and twentieth day of the month ; of the ninth month Chisleu, Haggai 2:10 , saying ; as follows: read more
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