Haggai

The returned exiles have built their own houses but left the temple in ruins. Haggai urges them to put God first and rebuild, and promises that the new temple’s glory will be greater than the old.

Author

The prophet Haggai

Written

520 BC

Chapters

1. 1Haggai 1The returned exiles live in fine houses while God’s temple lies in ruins. “Consider your ways.” The people obey and begin to rebuild.
2. 2Haggai 2The new temple seems small, but God promises its glory will be greater than the old. God will bless the people and has chosen Zerubbabel.