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2:23 An Image of David's House Restored. On that day. A phrase common to prophetic contexts. Here it sets the Lord's actions in an unspecified future, i.e., "the day of the Lord" (Isa. 2:11-20; see note on Amos 5:18-20; cf. Joel 2; Zechariah 14; see also The Day of the Lord in the Prophets). I will take. The Lord's actions are underscored by the thrice-repeated declares the Lord [of hosts]. my servant. A title given to individuals selected to accomplish God's appointed task. It is particularly associated with David himself or an ideal Davidic king (2 Sam. 3:18; Ps. 89:3; Isa. 49:5-6; Ezek. 34:23-24). signet ring. A ring that provided evidence of royal authority and ownership. Like a king sealing legal documents with his ring, the Lord will set his authentic impression upon the world through his royal representative. Zerubbabel, a descendant of one previously discarded (Jer. 22:24-27), is the ring placed back on the hand of the divine King. God's promise to bless his people and the whole world through the house of David still stands (cf. Matt. 1:1).