Haggai 1:1-4

Living Bible

1 Subject: a message from the Lord.

To: Haggai the prophet, who delivered it to Zerubbabel (son of Shealtiel), governor of Judah; and to Joshua (son of Josedech), the High Priest—for it was addressed to them.^[a]

When: In late August of the second year of the reign of King Darius I.

² “Why is everyone saying it is not the right time for rebuilding my Temple?” asks the Lord.

^3-4 His reply to them is this: “Is it then the right time for you to live in luxurious homes, when the Temple lies in ruins?