1:1–6 The opening 6 verses provide an introduction to the entire prophecy in which the prophet calls upon the people to repent and never again repeat the past sins of their fathers (cf. 1 Cor. 10:11). 1:1 eighth month of the second year of Darius. Ca. Oct./Nov. 520 B.C. See Introduction: Author and Date. Zechariah began his ministry two months after the start of Haggai’s ministry (cf. Hag. 1:1) and the resumption of the rebuilding of the temple (cf. Hag. 1:12–15). The OT prophets who dated their