Ageu 2:2

2 “Pergunte o seguinte ao governador de Judá, Zorobabel, filho de Sealtiel, ao sumo sacerdote Josué, filho de Jeozadaque, e ao restante do povo:

Ageu 2:2 Meaning and Commentary

Haggai 2:2

Speak now to Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, governor of
Judah Of whom, his descent and dignity, (See Gill on Haggai 1:1). The Septuagint version wrongly renders it "of the tribe of Judah"; in which it is followed by the Arabic version; for, though he was of the tribe of Judah, this does not sufficiently distinguish him; nor does it answer to the word here used, which is expressive of his office and dignity. The Vulgate Latin version, Luther, and Castalio, omit the particle (an) , rendered "now", which is very emphatic. The prophet is ordered to go and say what he is bid, directly, immediately, at once, without any delay; the very day before mentioned, yea, at that very instant or moment, the people being now at work, under the eye of their governor; in order to remove an offence, which might discourage them in their work, taken from the meanness of the building, in comparison of the former temple: and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the
residue of the people;
these, besides the two former, even the whole body of the people, the remnant that were come out of the captivity of Babylon: saying;
to the above persons, as follows:

Ageu 2:2 In-Context

1 No vigésimo primeiro dia do sétimo mês, veio a palavra do SENHOR por meio do profeta Ageu:

2 “Pergunte o seguinte ao governador de Judá, Zorobabel, filho de Sealtiel, ao sumo sacerdote Josué, filho de Jeozadaque, e ao restante do povo:

3 Quem de vocês viu este templo em seu primeiro esplendor? Comparado a ele, não é como nada o que vocês veem agora?

4 “Coragem, Zorobabel”, declara o SENHOR. “Coragem, sumo sacerdote Josué, filho de Jeozadaque. Coragem! Ao trabalho, ó povo da terra!”, declara o SENHOR. “Porque eu estou com vocês”, declara o SENHOR dos Exércitos.

5 “Esta é a aliança que fiz com vocês quando vocês saíram do Egito: Meu espírito está entre vocês. Não tenham medo”.