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And the people feared the LORD. <a href="/nlt/haggai/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people began to obey the message from the LORD their God. When they heard the words of the prophet Haggai, whom the LORD their God had sent, the people feared the LORD. <a href="/esv/haggai/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him. And the people feared the LORD. <a href="/bsb/haggai/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. <a href="/kjv/haggai/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/haggai/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him; and the people feared the presence of the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/haggai/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of Haggai the prophet, just as the LORD their God had sent him. And the people showed reverence for the LORD. <a href="/nasb/haggai/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him. And the people showed reverence for the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/haggai/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him. And the people showed reverence for the LORD. <a href="/lsb/haggai/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, listened to the voice of Yahweh their God and the words of Haggai the prophet, as Yahweh their God had sent him. And the people feared Yahweh. <a href="/amp/haggai/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people [who had returned from exile], listened carefully and obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of Haggai the prophet, since the LORD their God had sent him. And the people [reverently] feared the LORD. <a href="/csb/haggai/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, and the entire remnant of the people obeyed the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. <a href="/hcsb/haggai/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, and the entire remnant of the people obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. <a href="/asv/haggai/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of Jehovah their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as Jehovah their God had sent him; and the people did fear before Jehovah. <a href="/cev/haggai/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Zerubbabel and Joshua, together with the others who had returned from exile in Babylonia, obeyed the LORD's message spoken by his prophet Haggai, and they started showing proper respect for the LORD. <a href="/erv/haggai/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him; and the people did fear before the LORD. <a href="/gwt/haggai/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Zerubbabel (who was the son of Shealtiel), the chief priest Joshua (who was the son of Jehozadak), and the faithful few who returned from Babylon obeyed the LORD their God. They also obeyed the words of the prophet Haggai because the LORD their God had sent him and because the people feared the LORD. <a href="/gnt/haggai/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Zerubbabel and Joshua and all the people who had returned from the exile in Babylonia, did what the LORD their God told them to do. They were afraid and obeyed the prophet Haggai, the LORD's messenger. <a href="/isv/haggai/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Shealtiel's son Zerubbabel, Jehozadak's son Joshua the high priest, and all the rest of the people obeyed the LORD their God and the words of Haggai the prophet, because the LORD their God had sent him. And the people feared the LORD. <a href="/msb/haggai/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. <a href="/net/haggai/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, along with the whole remnant of the people, obeyed the LORD their God. They responded favorably to the message of the prophet Haggai, who spoke just as the LORD their God had instructed him, and the people began to respect the LORD. <a href="/nheb/haggai/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua, the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD, their God, and the words of Haggai, the prophet, as the LORD, their God, had sent him; and the people feared the LORD. <a href="/wbt/haggai/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD. <a href="/web/haggai/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed Yahweh their God’s voice, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as Yahweh their God had sent him; and the people feared Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/haggai/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Joshua son of Josedech, the high priest, and all the remnant of the people, listen to the voice of their God YHWH, and to the words of Haggai the prophet, as their God YHWH had sent him, and the people are afraid of the face of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/haggai/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Joshua son of Josedech, the high priest, and all the remnant of the people, do hearken to the voice of Jehovah their God, and unto the words of Haggai the prophet, as Jehovah their God had sent him, and the people are afraid of the face of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/haggai/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel will hear, and Joshua son of Josedeck the great priest, and all the remnant of the people, to the voice of Jehovah their God, and to the words of Haggai the prophet, as Jehovah their God sent him, and the people will fear from the face of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/haggai/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Jesus the son of Josedec the high priest, and all the remnant of the people hearkened to the voice of the Lord their God, and to the words of Aggeus the prophet, as the Lord their God sent him to them: and the people feared before the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/haggai/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jesus the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all the remnant of the people heeded the voice of the Lord their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, just as the Lord their God sent him to them. And the people were fearful before the face of the Lord. <a href="/nabre/haggai/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, and the high priest Joshua, son of Jehozadak, and all the remnant of the people obeyed the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, since the LORD their God had sent him; thus the people feared the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/haggai/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of the prophet Haggai, as the LORD their God had sent him; and the people feared the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/haggai/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua, the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of Haggai the prophet, whom the LORD their God had sent to them, and the people did fear before the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/haggai/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Zorobabel, son of Salathiel, and Yeshua, son of Yozedeq the Great Priest, and all the rest of the people heard the voice of LORD JEHOVAH their God and the word of Khaggi the Prophet whom LORD JEHOVAH their God sent to them, and the people were in awe of the presence of LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/haggai/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, hearkened unto the voice of the LORD their God, and unto the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him; and the people did fear before the LORD. <a href="/sep/haggai/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, of the tribe of Juda, and Jesus the son of Josedec, the high priest, and all the remnant of the people, hearkened to the voice of the Lord their God, and the words of the prophet Aggaeus, according as the Lord their God had sent him to them, and the people feared before the Lord. <a href="/parallel/haggai/1-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E3FsGMCt5I0?start=121" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/haggai/1.htm">The People Obey</a> 12<a href="/hebrew/2216.htm" title="2216: zə·rub·bā·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- From zarab and Babel; descended of Babylon, i.e. Born there; Zerubbabel, an Israelite.">Then Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7597.htm" title="7597: šal·tî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- I have asked of God, an Isr. name. Or Shaltiy(el; from sha'al and 'el; I have asked God; Shealtiel, an Israelite.">of Shealtiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: wî·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">and Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3087.htm" title="3087: yə·hō·w·ṣā·ḏāq (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and tsadaq; Jehovah-righted; Jehotsadak, an Israelite.">of Jehozadak,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gā·ḏō·wl (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">the high</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priest,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">as well as all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7611.htm" title="7611: šə·’ê·rîṯ (N-fsc) -- Rest, residue, remnant, remainder. From sha'ar; a remainder or residual portion.">the remnant</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">of the people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">obeyed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: bə·qō·wl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">the voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">their God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">and the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">of the prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/2292.htm" title="2292: ḥag·gay (N-proper-ms) -- Haggai -- festal, a Hebrew prophet. From chag; festive; Chaggai, a Heb. Prophet.">Haggai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">their God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šə·lā·ḥōw (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">had sent him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">So the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: way·yî·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">feared</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> 13Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, delivered the message of the LORD to the people: “I am with you,” declares the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them. <a href="/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1-6</a> 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: / “The LORD was very angry with your fathers. / So tell the people that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Return to Me, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will return to you, says the LORD of Hosts.’ ... <a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-3</a> At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. <a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Exodus 4:31</a> and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-20.htm">2 Chronicles 29:20-36</a> Early the next morning King Hezekiah gathered the city officials and went up to the house of the LORD. / They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. / So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood and splattered it on the altar. They slaughtered the rams and splattered the blood on the altar. And they slaughtered the lambs and splattered the blood on the altar. ... <a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a> So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9-12</a> 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.” ... <a href="/jeremiah/26-5.htm">Jeremiah 26:5</a> and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen, <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. <a href="/1_samuel/12-14.htm">1 Samuel 12:14-15</a> If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well. / But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">2 Chronicles 20:20</a> Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” <a href="/isaiah/1-19.htm">Isaiah 1:19-20</a> If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. / But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a> But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a> If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD.Zerubbabel.<a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Haggai 1:14</a> And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,<a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2</a> Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.<a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10,11</a> For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: … fear.<a href="/genesis/22-12.htm">Genesis 22:12</a> And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.<a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a> Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a> The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zephaniah/3-16.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-7.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Jehozadak</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Josedech</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/haggai/1-3.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-13.htm">Remnant</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">Words</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Zerubbabel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/haggai/2-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/malachi/1-14.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">High</a> <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Jehozadak</a> <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Josedech</a> <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/mark/10-20.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/haggai/2-1.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Remnant</a> <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">Words</a> <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Zerubbabel</a><div class="vheading2">Haggai 1</div>1. <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">The time when Haggai prophesied.</a> 2. <a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">He reproves the people for neglecting the building of the house.</a> 7. <a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">He incites them to the building.</a> 12. <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">He promises them, being forward, God's assistance.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/haggai/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/haggai/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/haggai/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest Zerubbabel and Joshua were key leaders during the post-exilic period. Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the temple, symbolizing the restoration of the Davidic line. Joshua, the high priest, represented the spiritual leadership necessary for the community's renewal. Their partnership highlights the importance of both political and spiritual leadership in guiding the people.as well as all the remnant of the people The "remnant" refers to those who returned from Babylonian exile. This group was a small fraction of the original population, emphasizing themes of faithfulness and divine preservation. The concept of a remnant is significant throughout Scripture, often representing those who remain faithful to God amidst widespread unfaithfulness.obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai Obedience to God's voice, as conveyed through His prophets, is a recurring biblical theme. Haggai's message was a call to prioritize the rebuilding of the temple, reflecting the need for the community to align their actions with God's will. This obedience is a response to divine authority and prophetic revelation, underscoring the role of prophets as God's messengers.because the LORD their God had sent him The authority of Haggai's message is rooted in his divine commissioning. The acknowledgment that God sent Haggai reinforces the legitimacy of his prophetic words. This divine sending is a common motif in the prophetic tradition, where the prophet's authority is derived from their calling by God.So the people feared the LORD The fear of the LORD is a foundational biblical concept, often associated with reverence, awe, and obedience. It signifies a recognition of God's holiness and authority. In this context, the people's fear leads to action, demonstrating a proper response to God's commands and the prophetic message. This fear is not merely emotional but is reflected in their commitment to rebuild the temple.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zerubbabel_son_of_shealtiel.htm">Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel</a> A governor of Judah, a descendant of David, and a leader in the rebuilding of the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joshua_son_of_jehozadak.htm">Joshua son of Jehozadak</a> The high priest at the time, playing a crucial role in the spiritual leadership of the people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_remnant_of_the_people.htm">The Remnant of the People</a> The group of Israelites who returned from Babylonian exile and were tasked with rebuilding the temple. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophet_haggai.htm">The Prophet Haggai</a> A prophet sent by God to encourage the rebuilding of the temple and to call the people to obedience. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_their_god.htm">The LORD their God</a> The covenant God of Israel, who speaks through His prophets and commands reverence and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a> The importance of listening to and acting upon God's commands as delivered through His prophets. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> The roles of Zerubbabel and Joshua demonstrate the importance of godly leadership in guiding people towards obedience and reverence for God. <a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the LORD</a> A healthy fear of the LORD leads to obedience and is foundational for a relationship with God. <a href="/topical/c/community_response.htm">Community Response</a> The collective response of the remnant shows the power of community in pursuing God's purposes. <a href="/topical/d/divine_commissioning.htm">Divine Commissioning</a> Recognizing and responding to God's commissioning, as Haggai was sent by God to deliver His message.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_haggai_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Haggai 1</a> <a href="/q/why_do_sources_suggest_delays_in_rebuilding.htm">If Haggai 1:12–15 is accurate in portraying the people’s swift obedience, why do some historical sources imply that progress on the rebuild was neither immediate nor uninterrupted?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_zerubbabel_a_signet_ring.htm">How is Zerubbabel symbolized as a signet ring?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_priest's_role_in_zech._6_12-13.htm">Is there any archaeological or historical evidence supporting the priestly figure’s role in building the temple in Zechariah 6:12–13? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_zerubbabel_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zerubbabel in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/haggai/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12-15) The Second Utterance.--The people turn a willing ear to Haggai's exhortation, and the prophet is now charged to inform them of the return of God's favour, in the gracious utterance, "I am with you, saith the Lord."(12) With all the remnant of.--The word may mean either "the remnant" restored from Babylon, or merely "the remainder" of the people. Similarly in <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm" title="And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,">Haggai 1:14</a>; <a href="/haggai/2-2.htm" title="Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people, saying,">Haggai 2:2</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/haggai/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 12-15, - § 3. The appeal meets with respect and attention, and for a time the people apply themselves diligently to the work. Verse 12. - All the remnant of the people (<a href="/haggai/2-2.htm">Haggai 2:2</a>); i.e. the people who had returned from the Captivity, who are technically named "the remnant" is being only a small portion of all Israel (<a href="/isaiah/10-21.htm">Isaiah 10:21, 22</a>; <a href="/zechariah/8-6.htm">Zechariah 8:6</a>; <a href="/micah/2-12.htm">Micah 2:12</a>). Others, not so suitably, understand by the expression, all the people beside the chiefs (ver. 14). Obeyed; rather, listened unto. The active obedience is narrated in ver. 14. And the words. The prophet's words are the voice of the Lord; and the people heeded the message which the Lord had commissioned him to give. Did fear. They should that true religion which the Bible calls "the fear of the Lord." They saw their faults, perhaps dreaded some new chastisement, and hastened to obey the prophet's injunction (<a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1, 2</a>). <a href="/commentaries/haggai/1-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Zerubbabel זְרֻבָּבֶ֣ל ׀ (zə·rub·bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2216.htm">Strong's 2216: </a> Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles son בֶּֽן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shealtiel שַׁלְתִּיאֵ֡ל (šal·tî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7597.htm">Strong's 7597: </a> Shealtiel -- 'I have asked of God', an Israelite name and Joshua וִיהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ (wî·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jehozadak, יְהוֹצָדָק֩ (yə·hō·w·ṣā·ḏāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3087.htm">Strong's 3087: </a> Jehozadak -- 'the LORD is righteous', father of Joshua the high priest the high הַגָּד֜וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent priest, הַכֹּהֵ֨ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest as well as all וְכֹ֣ל ׀ (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the remnant שְׁאֵרִ֣ית (šə·’ê·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7611.htm">Strong's 7611: </a> Rest, residue, remnant, remainder of the people, הָעָ֗ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock obeyed וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently the voice בְּקוֹל֙ (bə·qō·wl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel their God אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶ֔ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and the words דִּבְרֵי֙ (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the prophet הַנָּבִ֔יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet Haggai, חַגַּ֣י (ḥag·gay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2292.htm">Strong's 2292: </a> Haggai -- 'festal', a Hebrew prophet because כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel their God אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֑ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative had sent him. שְׁלָח֖וֹ (šə·lā·ḥōw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out So the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock feared וַיִּֽירְא֥וּ (way·yî·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">OT Prophets: Haggai 1:12 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel (Hagg. 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