🏛️WEB · Haggai 2:22

What does Haggai 2:22 mean?

"I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms. I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overthrow the chariots, and those who ride in them. The horses and their riders will come down, everyone by the sword of his brother."

— Haggai 2:22 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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Is the seed yet in the barn? Yes, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree haven’t produced. From today I will bless you.’”

20

Yahweh’s word came the second time to Haggai in the twenty-fourth day of the month, saying,

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“Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, ‘I will shake the heavens and the earth.

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I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms. I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overthrow the chariots, and those who ride in them. The horses and their riders will come down, everyone by the sword of his brother.

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In that day, says Yahweh of Armies, will I take you, Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel,’ says Yahweh, ‘and will make you as a signet, for I have chosen you,’ says Yahweh of Armies.”

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Biblical perspective

What does 222 mean in the Bible?

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