7. Then the powerful ones approached, intent on going to patrol the earth.He said, "Go! Patrol the earth!"So they patrolled the earth.
8. Then he called out and said to me,"Look, the ones going north have provided rest for my spirit in the north."
9. The Lord’s word came to me:
10. Take silver and gold from the exiles who came from Babylon,from Heldai, from Tobijah, and from Jedaiah.As for you, go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah.
11. Take silver and gold and make a crown.Place it on the head of the high priest Joshua, Jehozadak’s son.
12. Say to him,"The Lord of heavenly forces proclaims:Here is a man.His name is Branch, and he will branch out from his place;he will build the Lord’s temple.