Haggai 1:1

In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,

Cross-reference

Haggai 2:21-23 gives a future promise to Zerubbabel, the same ruler mentioned here.

Haggai 2:20 Parallel

Haggai 2:20 records a second oracle on the same day, deepening the structural unity of the book.

Haggai 2:10 Parallel

Haggai 2:10 gives another dated oracle from Haggai in the same year, extending the sequence of prophecies.

Haggai 2:4 Parallel

Haggai 2:4 addresses Zerubbabel and Joshua directly, encouraging them to be strong in rebuilding.

Haggai 2:2 Parallel

Haggai 2:2 repeats the same recipients—Zerubbabel and Joshua—continuing the prophecy.

Haggai 2:1 Parallel

Haggai 2:1 continues the same prophetic series with a later date, following the identical formula and context.

Nehemiah 12:10 Historical context

In Nehemiah 12:10, Jeshua (Joshua) begins a priestly genealogy, confirming his role as high priest in Haggai's time.

Luke 3:27 Parallel

Luke 3:27 also lists Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, affirming his genealogical position in Jesus' ancestry.

Matthew 1:12 confirms Zerubbabel's lineage as son of Shealtiel, matching the genealogy in this verse.

Zechariah 4:6-10 also addresses Zerubbabel, reinforcing his role as temple rebuilder and God's chosen governor.

Zechariah 1:1 Historical context

Zechariah 1:1 also dates a prophecy to Darius' second year, showing Haggai and Zechariah as contemporary prophets.

Nehemiah 12:1 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:1 lists Zerubbabel and Jeshua as leaders of the return, the same pair addressed here.

Ezra 6:14 Historical context

Ezra 6:14 records the temple's completion through Haggai's prophesying, showing the fulfillment of his ministry.

Ezra 5:2 Historical context

Ezra 5:2 mentions Zerubbabel and Jeshua, the same leaders Haggai addressed, linking the historical narrative.

Ezra 5:1 Historical context

Ezra 5:1 explicitly names Haggai as the prophet who prophesied to the Jews, confirming his role and message.

Ezra 4:24 Historical context

Ezra 4:24 notes the cessation of temple work until Darius' second year, the precise time Haggai began prophesying.

Ezra 3:8 Historical context

Ezra 3:8 describes Zerubbabel and Joshua overseeing the temple foundation work.

Ezra 3:2 Historical context

Ezra 3:2 shows Zerubbabel and Joshua rebuilding the altar, confirming their roles.

Ezra 2:2 Historical context

Ezra 2:2 lists Zerubbabel among the leaders of the return from exile.

1 Chronicles 6:15 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 6:15, Jehozadak's exile explains why his son Joshua serves as high priest in the restoration.

1 Chronicles 6:14 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 6:14, Seraiah and Jehozadak are ancestors of Joshua, tracing his priestly lineage.

Zechariah 8:9 Historical context

Zechariah 8:9 encourages those who heard the prophets at the temple foundation-laying — directly referencing Haggai's ministry and rebuilding message.

1 Chronicles 3:17 Historical context

1 Chronicles 3:17 lists Shealtiel as son of Jeconiah, providing Zerubbabel's royal lineage.

Matthew 1:13 continues Zerubbabel's genealogy with his son Abihud, showing his place in the messianic line.

Nehemiah 7:7 Historical context

Nehemiah 7:7 lists Zerubbabel and Jeshua among the returnees, identifying the same leaders who receive this prophecy.

Ezra 10:18 Historical context

In Ezra 10:18, Jeshua's sons are named among those who intermarried, showing later events involving Joshua's family.