Haggai 2:23

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Haggai 2:21–23 · Berean Standard Bible

21 “Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth:

22 I will overturn royal thrones and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overturn chariots and their riders; horses and their riders will fall, each by the sword of his brother.

23 On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will take you, My servant, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declares the LORD, and I will make you like My signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the LORD of Hosts.”

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2 Timothy 2:19

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Isaiah 42:1

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Isaiah 43:10

“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come.

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Zechariah 4:10

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Zechariah 4:12

And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?”

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“Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied.

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