Ezra 5:1

Easy To Read Version

At that time, the prophets Haggai {\cf2\super [25]} and Zechariah son of Iddo {\cf2\super [26]} began to prophesy {\cf2\super [27]} in the name of God. They encouraged the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem.

Cross References

Ezra 6:14

So the Jewish elders (leaders) continued to build. And they were successful as Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo encouraged them. Those people finished building the temple. This was done to obey the command of the God of Israel. It was also done to obey the orders that Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, the kings of Persia, gave.

Micah 5:4

Then \{the Ruler of Israel\} will stand\par in the power of the Lord and\par in the wonderful name\par of the Lord his God\par and feed \{the flock\}.\par They will live \{in peace\}\par because at that time, his greatness\par will reach to the ends of the earth. {\cf2\super [62]} \par

Haggai 1:1

On the first day of the sixth month of Darius’ second year as king \{of Persia\}, Haggai received a message from the Lord. This message was for Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak. Zerubbabel was the governor of Judah and Joshua was the high priest. This is the message:

Haggai 1:3

Again Haggai received a message from the Lord. Haggai spoke this message:

Haggai 2:18

\{The Lord said,\} “Today is the 24th day of the ninth month. You have finished laying the foundation of the Lord’s temple. So notice what happens from this day forward!

Zechariah 8:9

The Lord All-Powerful says, “Be strong! You people are hearing the same message today that the prophets gave when the Lord All-Powerful first laid the foundations to build his temple again.