Here, David spoke to the people in order to present Solomon as the next king and to establish him as the builder of the temple. David also shows the importance of preparation in the work he did to get ready for the construction of the house of the Lord.

In this chapter, God gives Zechariah two visions of warning. First, he sees a flying roll, which is identified as the curse. This pictures the law of God and the curse on those who disobey it. Second, he sees a woman sitting in a basket called an ephah (after the size of the basket). This vision is called wickedness and portrays false religion.

The Lord speaks of His divorcement of Israel and of the suffering and submission of the Messiah. He closes this chapter with a comparison of those who fear the Lord with those who kindle their own fire.

The prophet Haggai encourages the Israelites who have returned from Babylonian captivity as they build the temple