In King Darius’ fourth year, on the fourth day of Kislev, the ninth month, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah.

‘I am the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ Moses began to tremble and did not dare to look more closely.

Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.

and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance of the Meeting Tent.”

So I have taken the Levites instead of all the firstborn sons among the Israelites.

He also tore down the tower of Penuel and executed the city’s men.

These are the names of the sons Gershom: Libni and Shimei.

from the descendants of Bigvai, Uthai, and Zaccur, and with them 70 men.

He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, including both men and animals.

Their peaceful dwelling places will be laid waste by the fierce anger of the Lord.

This is the Lord’s message that was given to Joel the son of Pethuel:

David and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the Lord, shouting and blowing trumpets.

They celebrate deliverance in the tents of the godly. The Lord’s right hand conquers,

The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

that person will also drink of the wine of God’s anger that has been mixed undiluted in the cup of his wrath, and he will be tortured with fire and sulfur in front of the holy angels and in front of the Lamb.

the waters of Jarkon, and Rakkon, including the territory in front of Joppa.

Anathoth, and Almon, along with the grazing areas of each – a total of four cities.

Kibzaim, and Beth Horon, along with the grazing areas of each – a total of four cities.

Jarmuth, and En Gannim, along with the grazing areas of each – a total of four cities;

Helkath, and Rehob, along with the grazing areas of each – a total of four cities;