Zechariah 9:10-12

Good News Translation

“I will remove the war chariots from Israel
    and take the horses from Jerusalem;
    the bows used in battle will be destroyed.
Your king will make peace among the nations;
    he will rule from sea to sea,
    from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth.”

“Because of my covenant with you
    that was sealed by the blood of sacrifices,
I will set your people free—
    free from the waterless pit of exile.
¹² Return, you exiles who now have hope;
    return to your place of safety.
Now I tell you that I will repay you twice over
    with blessing for all you have suffered.