KJV ORIGINAL
In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, God gave Haggai another message to share with the people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God had more to say, so he sent another word through his messenger Haggai.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Haggai is set in 520 BC, shortly after the Jewish exiles returned from Babylon to Jerusalem following their captivity. At this time, the people had started rebuilding the temple but became discouraged due to opposition and economic hardships, leading to a halt in the work. In Haggai 2:1, on the 21st day of the seventh month (Tishri), God delivers a message through the prophet to spur the people back into action.
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