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Haggai 2 Summary
Strength to Build and Future Glory
In the seventh month, Haggai addresses those who remember the old temple's glory, assuring them that though the present structure seems insignificant, the LORD commands them to be strong and work. The LORD promises His presence and covenant faithfulness, declaring that He will shake all nations and bring forth the desire of all nations, filling this house with greater glory than the former. When the people receive the foundation, however, Haggai prophesies through priestly instruction that their uncleanness has caused affliction upon all their labors; yet the LORD promises to bless them from the day the foundation is laid and to take Zerubbabel as His chosen signet.
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Key verses
Haggai 2:4
“Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:”
Haggai 2:7
“And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.”
Haggai 2:9
“The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.”
Haggai 2:23
“In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts.”
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