20 And again the word of the Lord came unto Haggai in the four and twentieth day of the month, saying,
20 The word of the Lord came to Haggai a second time on the twenty-fourth day of the month:
20 The word of the Lord came a second time to Haggai on the twenty-fourth day of the month,
20 God's Message came a second time to Haggai on that most memorable day, the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month:
20 And again the word of the Lord came to Haggai on the twenty-fourth day of the month, saying,
20 On that same day, December 18, the Lord sent this second message to Haggai:
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
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.