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Matthew Henry

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 2:21

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Haggai 2:21

I will shake the heavens and the earth - Calmet supposes that the invasion of Cambyses, and his death, are what the prophet has in view by this shaking of the heavens and the earth: but this invasion and defeat happened three years before they had begun to work at the temple; and how could it be made a matter of interest to Zerubbabel? Calmet answers this, by translating the words in the past tense; and shows that the fact was recalled to Zerubbabel's attention, to fix his confidence in God,... 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 2:21

Zerubbabel (see note on Haggai 1:1 ). I will shake the heavens and the earth. He repeats the prediction of Haggai 2:6 in this chapter (where see note). This is the general statement, expanded and explained in the next verse. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Haggai 2:21

I will shake - Haggai closes by resuming the words of a former prophecy to Zerubbabel and Joshua, which ended in the coming of Christ. Even thus it is plain, that the prophecy does not belong personally to Zerubbabel, but to him and his descendants, chiefly to Christ. There was in Zerubbabel’s time no shaking of the heaven or of nations. Darius had indeed to put down an unusual number of rebellions in the first few years after his accession; but, although he magnified himself on occasion of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Haggai 2:20-22

Haggai 2:20-22. Again the word of the Lord came unto Haggai Probably on the same day that he uttered what precedes, from Haggai 2:10; speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah The same title which is given to him chap. Haggai 1:1; in which character he was the type of the Messiah, to whom the following words chiefly belong. I will shake the heavens and the earth I will cause great commotions, and bring great things to pass. I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms This is supposed to be... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Haggai 2:20-23

A personal message for Zerubbabel (2:20-23)Later the same day Haggai delivered another encouraging message, this time to Zerubbabel the governor (20). Zerubbabel was a descendant of David in the line of kings who reigned in Jerusalem, and he was entitled to the throne of Israel (Matthew 1:6-12). But because Israel was still under Persian rule he was allowed to be only governor.Despite these restrictions, Haggai encouraged Zerubbabel with the assurance that he was still God’s specially chosen... read more

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