The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of Israel’s sons. Each stone must be engraved like a seal, with one of the names of the twelve tribes.
Zechariah 9:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised The Lord their God will save them on that day as the flock of his people; for they are like jewels in a crown, sparkling over his land. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And the Lord their God will save them on that day as the flock of His people, for they shall be as the [precious] jewels of a crown, lifted high over and shining glitteringly upon His land. American Standard Version (1901) And Jehovah their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted on high over his land. Common English Bible The LORD their God will deliver them on that day as the flock of his people; they will be the jewels in a crown dotting his land. Catholic Public Domain Version And in that day, the Lord their God will save them as the flock of his people. For holy stones will be lifted up over his land. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the Lord their God will save them in that day, as the dock of his people: for holy stones shall be lifted up over his land. |
The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of Israel’s sons. Each stone must be engraved like a seal, with one of the names of the twelve tribes.
‘Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of Israel’s sons:
See, the Lord God comes with strength, and his power establishes his rule. His wages are with him, and his reward accompanies him.
I will make your fortifications out of rubies, your gates out of sparkling stones, and all your walls out of precious stones.
The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall face down at your feet. They will call you the City of the Lord, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
Nations will come to your light, and kings to your shining brightness.
You will be a glorious crown in the Lord’s hand, and a royal diadem in the palm of your God’s hand.
‘I will gather the remnant of my flock from all the lands where I have banished them, and I will return them to their grazing land. They will become fruitful and numerous.
Nations, hear the word of the Lord, and tell it among the far off coasts and islands! Say, ‘The one who scattered Israel will gather him. He will watch over him as a shepherd guards his flock,
for the Lord has ransomed Jacob and redeemed him from the power of one who is stronger than he is.’
‘ “For this is what the Lord God says: See, I myself will search for my flock and look for them.
As a shepherd looks for his sheep on the day he is among his scattered flock, so I will look for my flock. I will rescue them from all the places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and total darkness.
You are my flock, the human flock of my pasture, and I am your God. This is the declaration of the Lord God.” ’
He will stand and shepherd them in the strength of the Lord, in the majestic name of the Lord his God. They will live securely, for then his greatness will extend to the ends of the earth.
Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock that is your possession. They live alone in a woodland surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead as in ancient times.
At that time I will bring you back, yes, at the time I will gather you. I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes. The Lord has spoken.
On that day’ #– #this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies #– #‘I will take you, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, my servant’ #– #this is the Lord’s declaration #– #‘and make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you.’ This is the declaration of the Lord of Armies.
I will strengthen the house of Judah and deliver the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had never rejected them. For I am the Lord their God, and I will answer them.
The Lord of Armies says this: ‘In those days, ten men from nations of every language will grab the robe of a Jewish man tightly, urging: Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’
Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.