Abstract
For the interpretation of the book of Haggai and for the place of the prophet in the history of the people of God, the pericope ii 10-19 is of the greatest importance. It begins with a request to the priests for a tora concerning holiness and uncleanness. Their response is then directed to people, ... this nation, whose identity has been the focus of much debate. J. W. Rothstein' takes them to be the Samaritans whose help Haggai is rejecting in the rebuilding of the temple, and shifts ii 15-19, which concerns the remnant, to follow i 15a (for reasons see below, p. 159). E. Sellin2 had already suspected there were verses missing after i 15a, and Rothstein's alteration of the order of the text provided an answer to Sellin. Rothstein's position has received wide acceptance,3 though recent commentaries have been less accepting, either in part or altogether.4 The most significant answer to Rothstein has come from Klaus Koch's form-critical study of Haggai's three longest speeches,5 showing ii 10-19 to be a unified whole directed to the
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