Haggai 2:20

The LORD Compares Zerubbabel to His Royal Ring

20 A final message came to me from the Lord. It also came on the 24th day of the ninth month. He said,

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 " 'It is the 24th day of the ninth month. From this day on, think carefully about the day when the foundation of my temple was laid. Think about it carefully.
19 Are any seeds still left in your barns? Until now, your vines and fig trees have not produced any fruit. Your pomegranate and olive trees have not produced any either. " 'But from this day on I will bless you.' "
20 A final message came to me from the Lord. It also came on the 24th day of the ninth month. He said,
21 "Speak to Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah. Tell him I will shake the heavens and the earth.
22 I will throw down royal thrones. I will smash the power of other kingdoms. I will destroy chariots and their drivers. Horses and their riders will fall. They will be killed with the swords of their relatives.
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