Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Haggai: New Living Translation On December 18 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the LORD sent this message to the prophet Haggai: English Standard Version On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, Berean Standard Bible On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet, saying, King James Bible In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, New King James Version On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying, New American Standard Bible On the twenty-fourth of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet, saying, NASB 1995 On the twenty-fourth of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet, saying, NASB 1977 On the twenty-fourth of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet saying, Legacy Standard Bible On the twenty-fourth of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of Yahweh came to Haggai the prophet, saying, Amplified Bible On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month (Dec 18, 520 B.C.), in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet, saying, Christian Standard Bible On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Haggai: Holman Christian Standard Bible On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet: “ American Standard Version In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of Jehovah by Haggai the prophet, saying, Contemporary English Version On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, the LORD God All-Powerful told the prophet Haggai English Revised Version In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month in Darius' second year as king, the LORD spoke his word to the prophet Haggai. He said, Good News Translation On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month of the second year that Darius was emperor, the LORD Almighty spoke again to the prophet Haggai. International Standard Version On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month of the second year of the reign of King Darius, this message from the LORD came to Haggai the prophet: Majority Standard Bible On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet, saying, NET Bible On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month of Darius' second year, the LORD spoke again to the prophet Haggai: New Heart English Bible In the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darayavush, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying, Webster's Bible Translation In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, World English Bible In the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, Yahweh’s word came by Haggai the prophet, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOn the twenty-fourth of the ninth [month], in the second year of Darius, a word of YHWH has been by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying, Young's Literal Translation On the twenty and fourth of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, hath a word of Jehovah been by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying: Smith's Literal Translation In the twenty and fourth to the ninth, in the second year to Darius, was the word of Jehovah by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius the king, the word of the Lord came to Aggeus the prophet, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet: New Revised Standard Version On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai, saying: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOn the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the twenty fourth day of the ninth month, in year two of Darius was the response of LORD JEHOVAH, by Khaggi the Prophet, saying OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation On the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Aggaeus the prophet, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Blessings for a Defiled People10On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet, saying, 11“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Ask the priests for a ruling.… Cross References Ezra 5:1 Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying: Malachi 2:11-12 Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s beloved sanctuary by marrying the daughter of a foreign god. / As for the man who does this, may the LORD cut off from the tents of Jacob everyone who is awake and aware—even if he brings an offering to the LORD of Hosts. Nehemiah 8:9-12 Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. / Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” / And the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.” ... Leviticus 10:10 You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean, Numbers 19:11-13 Whoever touches any dead body will be unclean for seven days. / He must purify himself with the water on the third day and on the seventh day; then he will be clean. But if he does not purify himself on the third and seventh days, he will not be clean. / Anyone who touches a human corpse and fails to purify himself defiles the tabernacle of the LORD. That person must be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean, because the water of purification has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him. Isaiah 1:11-15 “What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. / When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts? / Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. ... Jeremiah 7:9-11 Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’? / Has this house, which bears My Name, become a den of robbers in your sight? Yes, I too have seen it, declares the LORD. Ezekiel 22:26 Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. Amos 5:21-24 “I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. ... Matthew 23:27-28 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. Mark 7:1-13 Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, / and they saw some of His disciples eating with hands that were defiled—that is, unwashed. / Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially. ... Luke 11:39-41 Then the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. / You fools! Did not the One who made the outside make the inside as well? / But give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you. John 2:13-17 When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. / In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables. / So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. ... Acts 10:14-15 “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” / The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Treasury of Scripture In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, Haggai 2:1,20 In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying, … Haggai 1:1,15 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, … Jump to Previous Darius Four Fourth Haggai Hand Month Ninth Prophet Second Twentieth Twenty Twenty-Fourth WordJump to Next Darius Four Fourth Haggai Hand Month Ninth Prophet Second Twentieth Twenty Twenty-Fourth WordHaggai 2 1. He encourages the people to the work, 4. by promise of greater glory to the second temple than was in the first. 10. In the type of holy things and unclean he shows their sins hindered the work. 20. God's promise to Zerubbabel. On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month This date corresponds to the Hebrew month of Kislev, which falls around November-December in the Gregorian calendar. The specific dating highlights the precision and historical accuracy of the prophetic message. It situates the prophecy within a specific timeframe, emphasizing the urgency and timeliness of God's message to His people. This period is significant as it follows the Feast of Tabernacles, a time when the Israelites would reflect on their journey through the wilderness and God's provision. in the second year of Darius the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet, saying Persons / Places / Events 1. HaggaiA prophet who played a crucial role in encouraging the Jewish people to rebuild the temple after their return from Babylonian exile. His messages were direct and aimed at stirring the people to action. 2. Darius The Persian king during whose reign the events of Haggai took place. His rule provided a relatively stable environment for the Jews to focus on rebuilding the temple. 3. The Twenty-Fourth Day of the Ninth Month This specific date marks a significant moment in the prophetic ministry of Haggai, emphasizing the importance of timing in God's messages. 4. The Word of the LORD Represents the divine message delivered through Haggai, highlighting the authority and urgency of the prophetic word. 5. The Rebuilding of the Temple The central event around which Haggai's prophecies revolve, symbolizing the restoration of worship and the presence of God among His people. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceHaggai's message underscores the necessity of responding promptly to God's commands. Delayed obedience can hinder God's blessings and purposes. God's Timing is Perfect The specific date mentioned in Haggai 2:10 reminds us that God operates on His divine timetable. Trusting His timing is crucial for our spiritual growth and effectiveness. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Haggai serve as God's mouthpieces, calling His people back to faithfulness. We should be attentive to the prophetic voices in our lives, whether through Scripture or godly counsel. Restoration and Renewal The rebuilding of the temple symbolizes spiritual renewal. We are called to rebuild and restore our spiritual lives, ensuring that God remains at the center. Community and Collective Action The rebuilding effort required the cooperation of the entire community. Similarly, our spiritual journey is not solitary; we need the support and encouragement of fellow believers.(10-19) The Fourth Utterance.--The recent season of scarcity is again accounted for and immediate blessings are announced. This address dates about two months later than its predecessor--viz., from the ninth month--scil., Chisleu (November--December), when the early rain would be looked for to water the newly-sown crops. At such a time, especially after the scarcity of the preceding season, there would naturally be great anxiety about agricultural prospects.Verses 10-19. - Part III. THE THIRD ADDRESS; THE CAUSE OF THE CALAMITIES WHICH HAD BEFALLEN THE PEOPLE, AND A PROMISE OF BLESSING. Verses 10-17. - § 1. By an analogy drawn from the Law, Haggai shows that residence in the Holy Land and the offering of sacrifice do not suffice to make the people acceptable, as long as they themselves are unclean through neglect of the house of the Lord. Hence comes the punishment of sterility. Verse 10. - In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month. The ninth month is Chisleu, answering to parts of November and December. It was now three months from the time the people had commenced to build, and two from the day when the second address was delivered. On the weather at this time depended the hope of the yearly crops. Between the second and third address Zechariah's first prophecy wag uttered (Zechariah 1:2-6). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the twenty-fourth dayבְּעֶשְׂרִ֤ים (bə·‘eś·rîm) Preposition-b | Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth of the ninth [month], לַתְּשִׁיעִ֔י (lat·tə·šî·‘î) Preposition-l, Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8671: Ninth (an ordinal number) in the second שְׁתַּ֖יִם (šə·ta·yim) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) year בִּשְׁנַ֥ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of Darius, לְדָרְיָ֑וֶשׁ (lə·ḏā·rə·yā·weš) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1867: Darius -- the name of several person kings the word דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH came הָיָה֙ (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Haggai חַגַּ֥י (ḥag·gay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2292: Haggai -- 'festal', a Hebrew prophet the prophet, הַנָּבִ֖יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet saying, לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Haggai 2:10 NIVHaggai 2:10 NLT Haggai 2:10 ESV Haggai 2:10 NASB Haggai 2:10 KJV Haggai 2:10 BibleApps.com Haggai 2:10 Biblia Paralela Haggai 2:10 Chinese Bible Haggai 2:10 French Bible Haggai 2:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Haggai 2:10 In the twenty-fourth day of the ninth (Hagg. 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