| Consists of two brief, comprehensive chapters. The object of the prophet was generally to urge the people to proceed with the rebuilding of the temple.
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| Chapter first comprehends the first address (2-11) and its effects (12-15). Chapter second contains,
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| (1.) The second prophecy (1-9), which was delivered a month after the first.
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| (2.) The third prophecy (10-19), delivered two months and three days after the second; and
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| (3.) The fourth prophecy (20-23), delivered on the same day as the third.
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| These discourses are referred to in Ezra 5:1; 6:14; Heb. 12:26. (Comp. Hag. 2:7, 8, 22.)
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