Bible (ASV) 37: Haggai

The Book of Haggai, written by the prophet Haggai around 520 BC, is part of the Tanakh and the Old Testament. It addresses the Jewish people's return to Judea after exile and emphasizes the urgent need to rebuild the second temple in Jerusalem. Haggai attributes a recent drought to the people's neglect of this task and predicts the eventual downfall of kingdoms, highlighting Zerubbabel as the chosen leader. This brief text consists of two chapters that convey a straightforward message about restoration and religious renewal.