Zerubbabel, being encouraged by Haggai and Zechariah the prophets, setteth forward the work, Ezr_5:1 2. Their adversaries oppose them again, Ezr_5:3-5. Their letter to Darius concerning this matter, Ezr_5:6-17.
Zechariah the son of Iddo, i.e. Iddo’s grandchild; for he was the son of Berechiah. In the name of the God of Israel; commanding them from God to return to the work of building the temple, with promise of his favour and assistance.