In Haggai 1:13, the promise 'I am with you' directly precedes the command in 2:4, providing the foundation for the call to be strong.

Deuteronomy 31:23 charges Joshua to 'be strong' with God's presence — the same encouragement Haggai gives Zerubbabel and the people.

Joshua 1:6 tells Joshua 'be strong and of good courage' to lead into the land — mirroring Haggai's call to strength for rebuilding the temple.

In Joshua 1:9, the same 'be strong and courageous' command is paired with God's promise of presence, reinforcing the call to leadership.

In 1 Chronicles 28:20, David tells Solomon to be strong and not fear because God is with him until the temple work is finished—directly echoing Haggai's situation.

In Zechariah 8:9, the same 'let your hands be strong' exhortation is given to the same generation rebuilding the temple, reinforcing the call to action.

Deuteronomy 31:6 commands 'be strong... for the LORD your God goes with you' — identical promise and exhortation to Haggai's.

Ezra 5:2 describes Zerubbabel and Jeshua beginning to rebuild the temple, the very work Haggai urges here.

In 1 Chronicles 22:13, David's charge to Solomon includes 'be strong and courageous' with a condition of obedience, similar to Haggai's temple-building context.

Zechariah 3:1 features the same high priest Joshua, here addressed in Haggai, shown standing before the angel with Satan accusing.

Zechariah 6:11 has Joshua the high priest crowned—the same Joshua addressed here in Haggai to be strong and work.