20 And there is a word of Jehovah a second time unto Haggai, on the twenty and fourth of the month, saying: 21 'Speak unto Zerubbabel governor of Judah, saying: I am shaking the heavens and the earth, 22 And have overturned the throne of kingdoms, And I have destroyed the strength of kingdoms of the nations, And overturned chariot and its charioteers, And come down have horses and their riders, Each by the sword of his brother. 23 In that day—an affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts, I take thee, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, My servant—an affirmation of Jehovah, And have set thee as a signet, for on thee I have fixed, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Haggai 2:20-23
Commentary on Haggai 2:20-23
(Read Haggai 2:20-23)
The Lord will preserve Zerubbabel and the people of Judah, amidst their enemies. Here is also foretold the establishment and continuance of the kingdom of Christ; by union with whom his people are sealed with the Holy Ghost, sealed with his image, thus distinguished from all others. Here also is foretold the changes, even to that time when the kingdom of Christ shall overthrow and occupy the place of all the empires which opposed his cause. The promise has special reference to Christ, who descended from Zerubbabel in a direct line, and is the sole Builder of the gospel temple. Our Lord Jesus is the Signet on God's right hand, for all power is given to him, and derived from him. By him, and in him, all the promises of God are yea and amen. Whatever changes take place on earth, all will promote the comfort, honour, and happiness of his servants.