KJV ORIGINAL
Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the prophets Haggai and Zechariah (son of Iddo) spoke God's message to the Jewish people living in Judah and Jerusalem. They delivered these messages in the name of Israel's God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is telling us that God sent two prophets to encourage and guide His people who had returned from exile.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place around 520 BC when Jewish exiles had returned from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. The construction had stalled due to opposition and discouragement. God raised up these two prophets to motivate the people to resume the important work of rebuilding.
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