1:1 On the first day of the sixth month 1 of King Darius’ 2 second year, the Lord spoke this message through the prophet Haggai 3 to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak: 4
1:2 The Lord who rules over all 5 says this: “These people have said, ‘The time for rebuilding the Lord’s temple has not yet come.’” 6 1:3 So the Lord spoke through the prophet Haggai as follows: 7 1:4 “Is it right for you to live in richly paneled houses 8 while my temple is in ruins? 9 1:5 Here then is what the Lord who rules over all says: ‘Think carefully about what you are doing. 10