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In the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the Word of Yahweh came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

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A Timely Word

Commentators note the specific date—two months after the last prophecy—was significant. It was the planting season (Nov-Dec), and the people were anxious about the harvest after a recent famine. This verse sets the stage for God's new message, delivered at a time when the people were keenly aware of their dependence on Him for provision.

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Haggai

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Haggai 2:10–19

19th Century

Bishop

The Fourth Utterance.— The recent season of scarcity is again accounted for, and immediate blessings are announced. This address dates abo…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Haggai 2:10

19th Century

Preacher

Here is another message from the Lord, and the date of its delivery is as carefully noted as the dates of those that had preceded it.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Haggai 2:10–14

16th Century

Theologian

Although interpreters seem to perceive the Prophet's meaning, no one truly and clearly expresses what he means and intends to teach us. Indeed, the…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Haggai 2:10

17th Century

Pastor

In the four and twentieth [day] of the ninth [month] The month Chisleu, which answers to part of November, and part of De…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Haggai 2:10–19

17th Century

Minister

Many corrupted this good work by undertaking it with unholy hearts and hands, and were likely to gain no advantage from it. The sum of these two ru…