John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Haggai 2:21
Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah ,.... The former discourse or prophecy chiefly related to the people, for their encouragement in building; this is directed to the prince over them, to support him under all the changes and revolutions made in the world; that he should be regarded by the Lord in a very tender manner, and his government continued, as a type of Christ and his kingdom: saying, I will shake the heavens and the earth ; make great commotions, changes, and revolutions in... 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