Haggai 1:15
New International Version
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month. In the second year of King Darius,

New Living Translation
on September 21 of the second year of King Darius’s reign.

English Standard Version
on the twenty-fourth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

Berean Standard Bible
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of King Darius.

King James Bible
In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

New King James Version
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of King Darius.

New American Standard Bible
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month in the second year of Darius the king.

NASB 1995
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month in the second year of Darius the king.

NASB 1977
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month in the second year of Darius the king.

Legacy Standard Bible
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month in the second year of Darius the king.

Amplified Bible
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month (Sept 21, 520 B.C.) in the second year of Darius the king.

Christian Standard Bible
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of King Darius.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of King Darius.

American Standard Version
in the four and twentieth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

Contemporary English Version
And the work began on the twenty-fourth day of that same month.

English Revised Version
in the four and twentieth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They began on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month in Darius' second year as king.

Good News Translation
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month of the second year that Darius was emperor.

International Standard Version
This took place on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month of the second year of the reign of King Darius.

Majority Standard Bible
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of King Darius.

NET Bible
This took place on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month of King Darius' second year.

New Heart English Bible
in the twenty-fourth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of Darayavush the king.

Webster's Bible Translation
In the four and twentieth day of the same month, in the second year of Darius the king.

World English Bible
in the twenty-fourth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
in the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

Young's Literal Translation
in the twenty and fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

Smith's Literal Translation
In the twenty and fourth day to the sixth month in the second year to Darius the king.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the four and twentieth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king, they began.

Catholic Public Domain Version
on the twenty-fourth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of king Darius.

New American Bible
on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month in the second year of Darius the king.

New Revised Standard Version
on the twenty-fourth day of the month, in the sixth month.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
On the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month in the second year of Darius the king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In the twenty fourth day, in the sixth month, in year two of King Darius
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
in the four and twentieth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
on the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The People Obey
14So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, 15on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of King Darius.

Cross References
Ezra 5:1-2
Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. / Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.

Zechariah 1:1
In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying:

Ezra 6:14
So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.

Zechariah 1:7
On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo.

Ezra 4:24
Thus the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

Zechariah 8:9
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Let your hands be strong, you who now hear these words spoken by the prophets who were present when the foundations were laid to rebuild the temple, the house of the LORD of Hosts.

Nehemiah 4:6
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

Matthew 1:12
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Zechariah 4:6-10
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ...

Matthew 24:15
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),

1 Corinthians 3:9-11
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

2 Chronicles 36:22-23
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’”

Isaiah 44:28
who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”

Daniel 9:25
Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress.


Treasury of Scripture

In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

Haggai 1:1
In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,

Haggai 2:1,10,20
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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Haggai 1
1. The time when Haggai prophesied.
2. He reproves the people for neglecting the building of the house.
7. He incites them to the building.
12. He promises them, being forward, God's assistance.














on the twenty-fourth day
This specific date marks a significant moment in the Jewish calendar, emphasizing the importance of precise timing in God's plans. The twenty-fourth day of the month is often associated with the completion of tasks or the fulfillment of divine instructions. In the context of Haggai, it underscores the urgency and obedience required by the people to resume the rebuilding of the temple. This date also serves as a historical anchor, allowing us to trace the events in the book of Haggai to a specific time in history.

of the sixth month
The sixth month in the Hebrew calendar is Elul, which typically falls around August-September in the Gregorian calendar. Elul is traditionally a time of preparation and repentance leading up to the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This period of reflection and spiritual readiness aligns with Haggai's call for the people to consider their ways and prioritize the rebuilding of the temple. The timing suggests a divine orchestration, urging the people to prepare their hearts and actions for God's purposes.

in the second year of King Darius
King Darius I of Persia reigned from 522 to 486 BC. The second year of his reign would be around 520 BC, a time when the Persian Empire was consolidating its power. Darius is known for his administrative genius and for allowing the exiled Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, as recorded in the book of Ezra. This historical context highlights the political backdrop against which Haggai's prophecy occurs, showing God's sovereignty in using foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes. The mention of Darius also connects to the broader narrative of the Jewish return from exile and the restoration of Jerusalem, fulfilling earlier prophecies and setting the stage for the coming of the Messiah.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Haggai
A prophet sent by God to encourage the Israelites to rebuild the temple after their return from Babylonian exile.

2. King Darius
The Persian king during whose reign the events of Haggai take place. His rule provided a political backdrop for the rebuilding efforts.

3. The Israelites
The people of Judah who had returned from exile and were tasked with rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.

4. Jerusalem
The city where the temple was to be rebuilt, serving as the spiritual and cultural center for the Jewish people.

5. The Temple
The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
The specific date mentioned in Haggai 1:15 highlights the people's obedience to God's command to rebuild the temple. Obedience to God's timing is crucial.

God's Sovereignty in History
The mention of King Darius reminds us that God is sovereign over nations and rulers, using them to fulfill His purposes.

Prioritizing God's Work
The rebuilding of the temple serves as a reminder to prioritize God's work in our lives, putting spiritual matters above personal concerns.

Community and Worship
The collective effort to rebuild the temple underscores the importance of community in worship and spiritual endeavors.

Faithfulness in Small Beginnings
The initial steps of rebuilding, though small, were significant. Faithfulness in small tasks can lead to greater accomplishments in God's plan.(15) It must be supposed that the intervening three weeks had been spent in collecting timber in the upland region, as was ordered in Haggai 1:8, and resuming the "work of the house of God."

Verse 15. - In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month. The first admonition had been made on the first day of this month; the three intervening weeks had doubtless been spent in planning and preparing materials, and obtaining workmen from the neighbouring villages. The note of time is introduced to show how prompt was their obedience, and the exact time when "they came and did work in the house of the Lord" (ver. 14). Some, on insufficient grounds, consider this clause to be an interpolation from Haggai 2:10, 18, with a change of "ninth" to "sixth month." In the Latin Vulgate, in Tischendorf's Septuagint, and in many editions of the Hebrew Bible, the whole of this verse is wrongly annexed to the following chapter. St. Jerome arranges it as in the Authorized Version. It is possible that, as St. Cyril takes it, the words, in the second year of Darius the king, ought to begin ch. 2. The king's reign has been already notified in ver. 1, and it seems natural to affix the date at the commencement of the second address.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
on the twenty-fourth
עֶשְׂרִ֧ים (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

day
בְּי֨וֹם (bə·yō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of the sixth
בַּשִּׁשִּׁ֑י (baš·šiš·šî)
Preposition-b, Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8345: Sixth, ord, fractional

month,
לַחֹ֖דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

in the second
שְׁתַּ֖יִם (šə·ta·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

year
בִּשְׁנַ֥ת (biš·naṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8141: A year

of King
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

Darius.
לְדָרְיָ֥וֶשׁ (lə·ḏā·rə·yā·weš)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1867: Darius -- the name of several person kings


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