Haggai 1: A Call to Rebuild the Temple

Through the prophet Haggai, God rebukes the returned exiles for living comfortably at home while His temple stays ruined. He explains that their poor harvests and the drought are His discipline for this neglect. Zerubbabel, Joshua and the people obey, God promises His presence, and He stirs them to begin the work.

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What purpose does the LORD give in 1:8 for His command to bring timber and rebuild His house?

That He would delight in it and receive gloryThat Judah might impress the nations around itThat the people might win back their lost wealthThat the priests would have a place to live