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#### What is the Book of Haggai about? ####
The purpose of Haggai was to encourage the returning exiles to construct a second temple in Jerusalem. His short prophetic ministry lasted only a few months, but his words of encouragement were so effective that the work was quickly completed. The people's disobedience was the reason for economic hardship and crop failures. Obedience to the law of Yahweh could solve these problems. Also, he accused the Levites of failing in their service to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]])
Haggai told the people that they were having so many troubles because they were not obeying Yahweh. If they would listen to him and start rebuilding the temple, then Yahweh would cause the troubles to end. The people listened and began work on the temple. Yahweh encouraged the people, the priests, and the leaders that he is with them and he will bless them.
#### How should the title of this book be translated? ####
Translators may decide to translate this traditional title "The Book of Haggai" in a way that is more clear to the readers. They may decide to call it "The Sayings of Haggai." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
Translators may decide to translate this traditional title "The Book of Haggai" in a way that is clearer to the readers. They may decide to call it "The Sayings of Haggai." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
#### Who wrote the Book of Haggai? ####
The prophet Haggai wrote this book, but very little is known about him. The book was written after the exiles returned from Babylon which occurred during the reign of Darius I in Persia. The prophecies of Haggai probably all occurred during a four-month time frame. Haggai lived at the same time as the prophet Zechariah.
The prophet Haggai wrote this book, but very little is known about him. The book was written after the exiles returned from Babylon They returned during the reign of Darius I in Persia. The prophecies of Haggai probably all occurred during a four month period. Haggai lived at the same time as the prophet Zechariah.
## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts ##
#### Did Haggai prophesy before Ezra and Nehemiah? ####
The historical context of this book is likely prior to the lives of Ezra and Nehemiah. The prophecies of Haggai occurred before the events of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
It is likely that Haggai prophesied before the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.
## Part 3: Important Translation Issues ##
#### What does "consider your ways" mean? ####
The Lord tells the people to "consider your ways" several times in this book. This is a call to a renewed relationship with Yahweh; it probably seeks a renewal of the covenant. The people responded positively to this command. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])
The Lord told the people to "consider your ways" several times in this book. This means that God wants them to think carefully about their lives and how they have behaved.