13 In the (A)cities of the hill country, in the cities of the lowland, in the cities of the Negev, in the land of Benjamin, in the environs of Jerusalem and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again (B)pass under the hands of the one who numbers them,’ says the Lord.

The Davidic Kingdom

14 ‘Behold, (C)days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will (D)fulfill the good word which I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a (E)righteous Branch of David to spring forth; and He shall execute (F)justice and righteousness on the earth.

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