Haggai 2:9

The glory of this latter house] RV 'The latter glory of this house.. than the former,' a prediction involving courage and foresight. It was spoken to a community politically insignificant, without resources, tributary to the powerful monarch of Persia, engaged in erecting a simple building for religious purposes. It was a triumph of religious idealism. As a permanent promise it beautifully phrases the assurance of the supremacy of Christ and the church in the world. Will I give peace] Where God is established, there is a peace which cannot be disturbed (John 16:33).

10-19. A symbolical message emphasising the significance of the long-continued neglect of God by the community and promising blessings for obedience.