19. Is the seed yet in the granary—or the vine, the fig tree, or the pomegranate—or has the olive tree not borne fruit?From this day forward, I will bless you.
20. And the Lord’s word came to Haggai a second time on the twenty-fourth of the month, saying:
21. Speak to Judah’s governor Zerubbabel:I am about to make the heavens and the earth quake.
22. I will overthrow the thrones of the kingdoms;I will destroy the strength of the nations.I will overthrow chariot and rider;horses and riders will fall.Each one will fall by the sword of his companion.
23. On that day, says the Lord of heavenly forces:I will take you, Zerubbabel, Shealtiel’s son, my servant, says the Lord;I will make you like a signet ringbecause I have chosen you, says the Lord of heavenly forces.