Hag 2:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : God gave Zerubbabel a personal promise of protection. Even when everything was being shaken, God would keep him safe. Zerubbabel had worked hard to build God’s house, and so God promised to honor him and his family, just as He once honored David. God called Zerubbabel my servant , which was a special title used for faithful leaders like Moses and David. God also said, I have chosen you , showing that Zerubbabel had a special role in God’s plan (1 Peter 2:4 ). God promised to make Zerubbabel like a signet ring—a precious and important object that showed favor and authority. Even though Zerubbabel’s ancestor Jeconiah had lost this honor (Jeremiah 22:24 ), now God was giving it to Zerubbabel. Most of all, this promise points forward to Jesus, who would come from Zerubbabel’s family and become the true chosen King. Jesus is the one who is closest to God, who has all authority, and in whom all God’s promises come true (2 Corinthians 1:20 ).

‏ Haggai 2:23

v. 23: God gave Zerubbabel a personal promise of protection. Even when everything was being shaken, God would keep him safe. Zerubbabel had worked hard to build God’s house, and so God promised to honor him and his family, just as He once honored David. God called Zerubbabel my servant, which was a special title used for faithful leaders like Moses and David. God also said, I have chosen you, showing that Zerubbabel had a special role in God’s plan (1 Peter 2:4 ^a). God promised to make Zerubbabel like a signet ring—a precious and important object that showed favor and authority. Even though Zerubbabel’s ancestor Jeconiah had lost this honor (Jeremiah 22:24 ^b), now God was giving it to Zerubbabel. Most of all, this promise points forward to Jesus, who would come from Zerubbabel’s family and become the true chosen King. Jesus is the one who is closest to God, who has all authority, and in whom all God’s promises come true (2 Corinthians 1:20 ^c).