Then Zerubbabel, &c., obeyed the voice of the Lord Compare Ezra 5:1-2; where see the notes. Then spake Haggai the Lord's messenger Or prophet; in the Lord's message That is, who spake what follows, not in his own name, but in the name of God, saying, I am with you, saith the Lord To afford you all the help you need, and to give success to your undertaking.
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Haggai 1:12-13
12 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD.
13 Then spake Haggai the LORD'S messenger in the LORD'S message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith the LORD.