The book of haggai niv

Haggai is among the most carefully and precisely dated books in the entire bible. It is about rebuilding jerusalem and why it was important for the jews to rebuild the temple. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, haggai. An introduction to the book of haggai an argument of the book. Introduction from the niv study bible go to haggai. The specific mention of the second year of darius places the book in the year 520 b. In the bible book of haggai, the prophet highlights the importance of putting gods worship ahead of personal interests. This is where we learn that the work of rebuilding the temple was interrupted for around 14 years but taken up again as a result of the prophetic ministry of haggai and zechariah in. Haggai 12 niv a call to build the house of the lord bible. Haggai called them not to be discouraged because this temple would not be quite as richly decorated as solomons. The holy bible book 37 haggai kjv dramatized audio. Most of these books are collections of discourses and visions, but haggai mixes short messages from god with the way people respond to them. Haggai bible book with full chapters new international. He exhorted them to turn from the uncleanness of their ways and to trust in gods sovereign power.

The second group was not until 457 some 79 years later led by ezra this was around 2058 people ezra 810. Ask them, 3 who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory. Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary book 9. Haggai haggai see the book of haggai obedience instances of under the preaching of haggai haggai 1. The book of haggai is the first of the three postexile prophets. Audiobible niv 37 haggai dramatized new international version. Because his name means festal one, it is suggested that haggai was born on a feast day. In this second shortest book of the old testament after obadiah, haggai scolded his countrymen for living in paneled houses while the lords house had fallen into disarray.

Haggai is also mentioned twice in the book of ezra, the priest who oversaw the work of rebuilding the temple. Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary mark j. Key personalities are haggai, zerubbabel, and joshua. He also pointed out when the people turned away from god, their needs. There are also chronological prophecies in the book of haggai which dovetail with chronological prophecies in the following book of zechariah. The old testament book of haggai reminds gods people that he is their first priority in life. The author of the prophecy is identified simply as haggai the prophet or the prophet haggai 1. The book of haggai, also known as the book of aggeus, is a book of the hebrew bible or tanakh, and has its place as the thirdtolast of the minor prophets. The first section of this book deals with israels neglect in rebuilding the temple, instead opting to rebuild their own houses. In this case haggai would have been much older than 70 years when he wrote his book. This summary of the book of haggai provides information about the title, authors. Haggai 1 niv a call to build the house of the lord.

The book of haggai, the second shortest in the old testament, communicates this same message. Recommendation faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of christ. The books of haggai and zechariah are rarely recognized for the formative role they play in israels history and the nt understanding of christ. In the second year of king darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the lord came through the prophet haggai to zerubbabel son of shealtiel. Haggai, the writer of this short book, is mentioned in ezra 5. These people say, the time has not yet come to rebuild the lord s house. It can be reasonably assumed that haggai was a child upon his return. Haggai zechariah malachi matthew the year was 520 bc. These are all of the chapters of the book of haggai. Haggai 2 niv on the twentyfirst day of the seventh. Haggai is very literal, directly addressing the economic decline and the tangible solution building the temple. Haggai 1 new international version niv a call to build the house of the lord.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary book 9. Gods people had returned from exile in persia in 539 19 years earlier. The book of haggai contains messages delivered by the prophet haggai, and thus it is reasonable to consider haggai its author. These jews were led back to jerusalem to rebuild the temple of jehovah that had been destroyed by the babylonians. Book of haggai study put god first in life learn religions. Haggai 1 niv a call to build the house of the lord bible gateway. After 70 years of captivity, persian king cyrus, issued a decree in 538 b. Haggai with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The historical setting dates around 520 bce before the temple has been rebuilt. The book of haggai niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical. Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary boda, mark j. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of haggai in the bible new international version. This is the holy book of haggai, known simply as haggai.

Haggai 1 in the second year of king darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the lord came through the prophet haggai to zerubbabel son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua son of jozadak, the high priest. The book of haggai is narrative history and prophetic oracle. Now the acts of david the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of samuel the seer, and in the book of nathan the prophet, and in the book of gad the seer, haggai 1. Then the word of the lord came through the prophet haggai.

The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and together formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. Haggai 2 niv on the twentyfirst day of the seventh bible gateway. Intro to haggai biblica the international bible society. Haggai these are all of the chapters of the book of haggai. Haggai 2 new international version niv 2 1 on the twentyfirst day of the seventh month, the word of the lord came through the prophet haggai. In the second year of king darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the lord came through the prophet haggai to zerubbabel son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua son of jozadak,hebrew jehozadak, a variant of jozadak.

These events that build the historical background of the book of haggai are described in detail in the book of ezra. Outline of the book of haggai haggais work haggai was a prophet of god that prophesied to the jews who had returned to jerusalem from babylon during the year 536 bc i. Haggai blends history and prophecy like no other minor prophet. Within this section there are two commands to the people along with a promise of divine help. Haggai 2, new international version niv the bible app. They call us to a community of faith, to the priority of gods house. In the book of haggai, the prophet scolded israel for pushing god out of. God gives his followers wisdom and energy to do the work he assigns them. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. When the people give priority to god and his house, they are blessed rather than cursed cf. Haggai 1, new international version niv the bible app. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful.

Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary book 9 kindle edition by boda, mark j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the second year of king darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the lord came through the prophet haggai to zerubbabel son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua son of jozadak, the high priest. Apart from obadiah, haggai is the shortest book in the ot, but its teachings are none the less significant. The book of haggai is a reminder of the problems the people of god faced at this time, how the people courageously trusted in god. Haggai intro to haggai biblica the international bible society. Tom constables expository notes on haggai this is also available in the net. The first group was in 536 when haggai and zechariah returned with approx 50,000 under the command of zerubbabel. In haggai, zechariah nivac mark boda shows us that the books tell of a golden period in old testament history, but that these prophets also speak powerfully to the church today. Discover the most popular bible verses from haggai. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the captivity exile in babylon. Conceptions of davidic hope in ezekiel, zechariah, haggai, and the chronicles study helps and related. Haggai is the tenth of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve in hebrew scripture. It was written to people like us, who would say that god must be first. Introduction the prophets to the returned remnant were haggai, zechariah, and malachi.