The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.
Haggai 2:9 KJV
About the Book of Haggai
Haggai speaks to Jews who returned from Babylonian exile and then let work on the rebuilt temple stall for about sixteen years while they built their own homes. His four short messages push governor Zerubbabel and priest Joshua to resume the task. He promises that God is with them, that the humble new house will outshine the old, and that blessing will follow obedience. Work restarted within weeks. The book shows how quickly priorities can drift.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: Prophecy
- Chapters: 2
- Verses: 38
Who Wrote Haggai, and When?
Author: Traditionally attributed to the prophet Haggai.
When it was written: About 520 BC, with four messages dated across roughly four months.
Main Themes in Haggai
- Putting God's work first
- Courage to finish
- Small beginnings honoured
A Key Verse: Haggai 2:9
The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.
It reassures builders discouraged by a modest temple that its future glory will exceed the past.
Reading Tip
Haggai is one of the few prophets whose dates can be pinned to a particular year of the Persian king Darius. It is one of the shortest books in the Old Testament, only two chapters long. Use the randomizer above to land on a verse in Haggai, then press Show context to read the verses around it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Haggai?
Haggai has 2 chapters and 38 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Haggai?
Author: Traditionally attributed to the prophet Haggai. When it was written: About 520 BC, with four messages dated across roughly four months.
What is Haggai about?
Haggai speaks to Jews who returned from Babylonian exile and then let work on the rebuilt temple stall for about sixteen years while they built their own homes. His four short messages push governor Zerubbabel and priest Joshua to resume the task. He promises that God is with them, that the humble new house will outshine the old, and that blessing will follow obedience. Work restarted within weeks. The book shows how quickly priorities can drift.
Can I get a random verse from only Haggai?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Haggai only. Every one of its 38 verses has an equal chance.