13 In the (A)cities of the hill country, in the cities of the lowland, in the cities of the Negev, in the land of Benjamin, in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again (B)pass under the hands of the one who counts them,’ says the Lord.

The Davidic Kingdom

14 ‘Behold, (C)days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will (D)fulfill the good word which I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will make a (E)righteous Branch of David sprout; and He shall execute (F)justice and righteousness on the earth.

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13 In the towns of the hill(A) country, of the western foothills and of the Negev,(B) in the territory of Benjamin, in the villages around Jerusalem and in the towns of Judah, flocks will again pass under the hand(C) of the one who counts them,’ says the Lord.

14 “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise(D) I made to the people of Israel and Judah.

15 “‘In those days and at that time
    I will make a righteous(E) Branch(F) sprout from David’s line;(G)
    he will do what is just and right in the land.

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