A Reiteration and, Incidentally, an Explanation of the Prophecy of Oct. 21.

Haggai 2:20 a is an editorial addition. The throne of kingdoms (i.e. Persia) will be destroyed by internal strife, with the result that Judah will be freed, and in Zerubbabel will be seen a reversal of the woes pronounced upon his grandfather, Jehoiachin (Jeremiah 22:24). Haggai evidently regards Zerubbabel as destined to be king.

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