² “Speak now to ^(A)Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to ^(B)Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say,

²¹ “Speak to ^(A)Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, ^(B)I am about to shake the heavens and the earth, ²² and ^(C)to overthrow the throne of kingdoms. I am about to destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations, and ^(D)overthrow the chariots and their riders. And the horses and their riders shall go down, ^(E)every one by the sword of his brother. ²³ On that day, declares the Lord of hosts, I will take you, O ^(F)Zerubbabel ^(G)my servant, the son of ^(H)Shealtiel, declares the Lord, and make you ^(I)like a^[a] signet ring, ^(J)for I have chosen you, declares the Lord of hosts.”