² So ^(A)Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of ^[a]Jozadak rose up and began to build the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and ^(B)the prophets of God were with them, helping them.

³ At the same time ^(A)Tattenai the governor of the region beyond ^[a]the River and Shethar-Boznai and their companions came to them and spoke thus to them: ^(B)“Who has commanded you to build this ^[b]temple and finish this wall?”

¹¹ Take the silver and gold, make ^(A)an^[a] elaborate crown, and set it on the head of ^(B)Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest.