Handbook for Bible Students

Haggai

Key-word, “Build;” Key-verse, 1:8.-Haggai heads the list of post-exile minor prophets. He sounds God’s call to an apathetic people to rebuild his ruined temple. He contrasts the shame of their neglect with the reward of their fidelity. He promises that Jehovah will take pleasure in the work: the glory of the latter house shall be greater than of the former, for the Desire of all nations shall come and tread its courts. [p. 85] HBS 41.4