Haggai 2:22-23
Contemporary English Version
22 and wipe out kings and their kingdoms. I will overturn war chariots, and then cavalry troops will start slaughtering each other. 23 But tell my servant Zerubbabel that I, the Lord All-Powerful, have chosen him, and he will rule in my name.[a]
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- 2.23 rule in my name: The Hebrew text has “be my signet ring,” which signified authority.
Haggai 2:22-23
King James Version
22 And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.
23 In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the Lord, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the Lord of hosts.
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Haggai 2:22-23
New King James Version
22 (A)I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms;
I will destroy the strength of the Gentile kingdoms.
(B)I will overthrow the chariots
And those who ride in them;
The horses and their riders shall come down,
Every one by the sword of his brother.
23 ‘In that day,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘I will take you, Zerubbabel My servant, the son of Shealtiel,’ says the Lord, (C)‘and will make you like a signet ring; for (D)I have chosen you,’ says the Lord of hosts.”
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