12Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD.
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Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.
Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.
And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 12-15)As an ear-ring of gold (says Solomon), and an ornament of fine gold, so amiable, so acceptable, in the sight of God and man, is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear , Prov. 25:12. The prophet here was a wise but faithful reprover, in God’s name, and he met with an obedient ear. The foregoing sermon met with the desired success among the people, and their obedience met with due encouragement from G…
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