Zechariah 6:7-15 ▼

7 As the strong horses went out, they were eager to go and patrol the earth; and the LORD said, “Go and patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth.

8 Then the LORD summoned me and said, “Behold, those going to the land of the north have given rest to My Spirit {Ruahi} in the land of the north.”

9 The word of the LORD {YHWH} also came to me, saying,

10 “Take an offering from the exiles—from Heldai (worldly), Tobijah (YHWH is good), and Jedaiah (YHWH has known), who have arrived from Babylon (confusion by mixing)—and go that same day to the house of Josiah (whom YHWH heals) son of Zephaniah (YHWH has treasured).

11 Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua (YHWH saves) son of Jehozadak (Jozadak).

12 And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD {YHWH} of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD.

13 Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD {YHWH}; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne (And there will be a priest on His throne), and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

14 The crown will reside in the temple of the LORD {YHWH} as a memorial to Helem [Heldai], Tobijah (YHWH is good), Jedaiah (YHWH has known), and the gracious (and Hen) son of Zephaniah (YHWH has treasured).

15 Even those far away will come and build the temple of the LORD {YHWH}, and you⁺ will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you⁺. This will happen if you⁺ diligently obey the voice of the LORD your⁺ God {YHWH Eloheikem}.”