18 ‘Consider now from this day forward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, from (A)the day that the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid—consider it: 19 (B)Is the seed still in the barn? As yet the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yielded fruit. But from this day I will (C)bless you.’ ”

Zerubbabel Chosen as a Signet

20 And again the word of the Lord came to Haggai on the twenty-fourth day of the month, saying,

Read full chapter

18 ‘From this day on, from this twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, give careful thought(A) to the day when the foundation(B) of the Lord’s temple was laid. Give careful thought: 19 Is there yet any seed left in the barn? Until now, the vine and the fig tree, the pomegranate(C) and the olive tree have not borne fruit.(D)

“‘From this day on I will bless(E) you.’”

Zerubbabel the Lord’s Signet Ring

20 The word of the Lord came to Haggai(F) a second time on the twenty-fourth day of the month:(G)

Read full chapter