Haggai 2:20

Royal expectations

20 And the LORD's word came to Haggai a second time on the twenty-fourth of the month, saying:

Haggai 2:20 Meaning and Commentary

Haggai 2:20

And again the word of the Lord came unto Haggai
Or a "second" F19 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:


FOOTNOTES:

F19 (tynv) "secundo", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius; "secunda vice", Burkius.

Haggai 2:20 In-Context

18 So take it to heart from this day forward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month. Take it to heart from the day when the foundation for the LORD's temple was laid.
19 Is the seed yet in the granary— or the vine, the fig tree, or the pomegranate— or has the olive tree not borne fruit? From this day forward, I will bless you.
20 And the LORD's word came to Haggai a second time on the twenty-fourth of the month, saying:
21 Speak to Judah's governor Zerubbabel: I am about to make the heavens and the earth quake.
22 I will overthrow the thrones of the kingdoms; I will destroy the strength of the nations. I will overthrow chariot and rider; horses and riders will fall. Each one will fall by the sword of his companion.
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