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21 At that time the Lord will judge
    the heavenly armies in heaven
    and the earthly kings on earth.
22 Many people will be gathered together.
    They have been locked in the Pit.
They have been in prison.[a]
    But finally, after a long time, they will be judged.
23 The Lord will rule as king on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
    His Glory will be shown to the city leaders with such brightness that
the moon will be embarrassed
    and the sun will be ashamed.

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  1. Isaiah 24:22 Pit … prison This is probably “Sheol,” the grave.

21 In that day(A) the Lord will punish(B)
    the powers(C) in the heavens above
    and the kings(D) on the earth below.
22 They will be herded together
    like prisoners(E) bound in a dungeon;(F)
they will be shut up in prison
    and be punished[a] after many days.(G)
23 The moon will be dismayed,
    the sun(H) ashamed;
for the Lord Almighty will reign(I)
    on Mount Zion(J) and in Jerusalem,
    and before its elders—with great glory.(K)

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  1. Isaiah 24:22 Or released