Haggai 1:3

3 Then came the word of the LORD by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying,

Haggai 1:3 Meaning and Commentary

Haggai 1:3

Then came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet
This is a second prophecy, distinct from the former; that was delivered to the two governors, setting forth the sentiments and language of the people concerning the building of the temple, which was left with them to consider how just it was; but this is sent to the people themselves, expostulating with them about the folly and ingratitude of it: saying;
as follows:

Haggai 1:3 In-Context

1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the hand of Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,

2 Thus speaketh the LORD of the hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not yet come, the time to build the house of the LORD.

3 Then came the word of the LORD by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying,

4 Do you have time, all of you, to dwell in your panelled houses, and this house is deserted?

5 Now therefore thus hath the LORD of the hosts said; Consider your ways.