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Haggai 1:15

Old Testament Minor Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Haggai 1:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “in the four and twentieth day of the month, in the sixth [month], in the second year of Darius the king.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

in the four and twentieth day of the month, in the sixth [month], in the second year of Darius the king.
Haggai 1:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Haggai 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of Jehovah their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as Jehovah their God had sent him; and the people did fear before Jehovah.
13Then spake Haggai Jehovah`s messenger in Jehovah`s message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith Jehovah.
14And Jehovah stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work on the house of Jehovah of hosts, their God,
15in the four and twentieth day of the month, in the sixth [month], in the second year of Darius the king.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, etc.] Or, “in the four and twentieth of the month, in the sixth”; in that sixth month before mentioned, (<370101>Haggai 1:1). On this day they came and worked; not the sixth from Tisri, for the Jews had two ways of beginning their years, which would have answered to part of February; and, therefore, chose by some interpreters as being a proper time to begin building; but no regard is had to the fitness of the season, but to the order of the Lord; but the sixth month from Nisan, and answers to part of August; for so the months are reckoned in the prophecy of Zechariah, who began to prophecy the same year as Haggai did; (see <380101>Zechariah…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“four and twentieth day--twenty-three days after the first message of Haggai (Hag 1:1). Next: Haggai Chapter 2”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“In the four and twentieth day of the month - The interval of twenty-three days must have been spent in preparation, since the message came on the first of the month, and the obedience was immediate. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Haggai 1". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/haggai-1.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Hag 1:1, Hag 2:1, Hag 2:10, Hag 2:20 Next: Haggai Chapter 2”
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