Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Haggai Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Haggai: rebuilding the temple after the exile.
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What does God promise about the glory of the second temple?
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Answer: D. The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former
Haggai 2:9 promises that the glory of the latter house will be greater than the former, and God will give peace in this place.
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What cultural background influenced the themes and messages of Haggai?
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Answer: B. Babylonian exile and return
Haggai’s messages are rooted in the context of the Israelites returning from Babylonian captivity and rebuilding their national and religious identity (Haggai 1:1).
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What rhetorical question does Haggai ask about their priorities?
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Answer: C. Is it time for you to dwell in your paneled houses while this house lies in ruins
Haggai 1:4 contrasts their nice homes with the ruined state of God's house, highlighting their misplaced priorities.
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Which historical figure is directly addressed by Haggai to rally the people to rebuild the temple?
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Answer: A. Zerubbabel, the governor
Haggai specifically addresses Zerubbabel, encouraging him and the people to rebuild the temple (Haggai 1:1, 2:2).
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What encouragement does God give through Haggai when the people start working?
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Answer: C. Be strong, for I am with you
Haggai 2:4 contains God's encouragement to be strong because He is with them, repeated three times for emphasis.
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What was the primary message Haggai conveyed to the Israelites in his first prophecy?
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Answer: D. To rebuild the temple and prioritize God's house
Haggai 1:1-15 emphasizes the need to rebuild the temple, highlighting the importance of God's house over personal comfort.
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What excuse were the people giving for not rebuilding the temple?
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Answer: A. The time has not come for the Lord's house to be built
Haggai 1:2 records the people saying 'The time has not come, the time that the Lord's house should be built.'
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What agricultural problem does Haggai connect to their disobedience?
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Answer: D. They sow much but harvest little, and earn wages to put in a bag with holes
Haggai 1:6 describes their frustrating economic situation where hard work yields little return, like putting money in a bag with holes.
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Who were the leaders that responded to Haggai's message?
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Answer: D. Zerubbabel the governor and Joshua the high priest
Haggai 1:12 records that Zerubbabel (governor) and Joshua (high priest) obeyed the voice of the Lord through Haggai.
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Who was the governor of Judah during the time Haggai delivered his prophecies?
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Answer: B. Zerubbabel
Zerubbabel was the governor of Judah and led the efforts to rebuild the temple, as mentioned in Haggai 1:1.
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When did Haggai prophesy according to the book?
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Answer: C. In the second year of King Darius
Haggai 1:1 dates the prophecy to the second year of Darius the king, around 520 BC during the Persian period.
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How does Haggai connect to the Book of Zechariah?
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Answer: B. They both encourage the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple after exile
Both books, Haggai and Zechariah, address the post-exilic community, urging them to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple (Zechariah 1:16; Haggai 2:18).
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What does Haggai teach about ceremonial cleanliness?
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Answer: B. Holy things don't make unholy things clean, but unclean things contaminate
Haggai 2:11-14 uses this principle to show that their offerings were defiled by their disobedience - uncleanness spreads more easily than holiness.
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In what year did Haggai deliver his messages to the people, according to biblical chronology?
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Answer: B. 520 BC
Haggai's prophecies occurred in the second year of King Darius I, around 520 BC, as detailed in Haggai 1:1.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'from this day I will bless you' in Haggai?
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Answer: B. It signifies God's approval and blessing upon their obedience
In Haggai 2:19, God promises to bless the people if they obey and rebuild the temple, emphasizing divine blessing linked to obedience.
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Answer key
- D. The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former
- B. Babylonian exile and return
- C. Is it time for you to dwell in your paneled houses while this house lies in ruins
- A. Zerubbabel, the governor
- C. Be strong, for I am with you
- D. To rebuild the temple and prioritize God's house
- A. The time has not come for the Lord's house to be built
- D. They sow much but harvest little, and earn wages to put in a bag with holes
- D. Zerubbabel the governor and Joshua the high priest
- B. Zerubbabel
- C. In the second year of King Darius
- B. They both encourage the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple after exile
- B. Holy things don't make unholy things clean, but unclean things contaminate
- B. 520 BC
- B. It signifies God's approval and blessing upon their obedience
About the book of Haggai
Haggai is the 37th book of the Bible and belongs to the Minor Prophets section of the Old Testament. It has 2 chapters. Haggai urges the returned exiles to stop neglecting the Lord’s house and finish rebuilding the temple.
Using this quiz with a group
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