it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance."
their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to his blessings in the last days." (Hos. 3:4,5).
4. Hear what Joel says: "Judah will be inhabited forever and Jerusalem through all generations." (Joel 3:20).
5. Hear what Amos says: "I will bring back my exiled people Israel; they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them, says the LORD your God." (Amos 9:14,15).
6. Hear what Obadiah says: "But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance." (Obad. 1:17).
7. Hear what Micah says: "In that day," declares the LORD, "I will gather the lame; I will assemble the exiles and those I have brought to grief. I will make the lame a remnant, those driven away a strong nation. The LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever." (Micah 4:6,7).
8. Hear what Zephaniah says: "Sing, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! The LORD has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm. On that day they will say to Jerusalem, "Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang limp. The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. At that time I will deal with all who oppressed you; I will rescue the lame and gather those who have been scattered. I will give them praise and honor in every land where they were put to shame. At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the