Matthew Poole and continuators on Haggai 1:14

14 And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel , governour 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 .

This is the first notable effect of Gods presence with them, a sensible performance of his promise. God inclined their minds, fixt their resolutions, and inspired them with courage for this work, whereas the stoutest of them before, had no mind to set on this work, now the weakest are forward to it, and bold in it.

The heart, mind or inclination.

See verse 12. let. b.

See verse 1. let. h.

See ver. 1. let. l. and ver. 12. let. m.

See verse 12. let. e. f.

Immediately without delay, and unanimously without any visible dissent.

Every one set their hands to it in such manner as was fit for them, Governours did oversee, direct and encourage the workmen. Artificers framed and prepared, and the people all laboured.

Which was now to be built upon the old Foundations, laid some seventeen years before, when Cyrus gave the Iewes leave to return and build their City and Temple.

By which name he delights to be known among the returned Captives; and it was a name best suited to their present state compassed on all hands with enemies, and in perpetual danger by them.

Vid. verse 12. l[illegible: 1 letter]t. h.